Question

In the class elections, Connie received 53 more votes than Carl. In all, 221 votes were cast for the two candidates. How many votes did each receive

Answer 1

And what exactly is difficult to solve on it?

Answer 2

Carl gor 84 and Connie got 137

Answer 3

thank you

Answer 4

how would I set the equation up

Answer 5

Let carl got \( x\) votes, then Connie got \( 53 + x \) votes. SO,

\( 2x + 53 = 221 \Rightarrow x= \frac{168}{2} =84\) and hence, connie got 137.

Answer 6

thank you again

Answer 7

let carl be x then connie will x+53
x+x+53=221
2x=168
x=84

Answer 8

Wow, I admire you, FoolForMath, for using the equation tool. It would take ages for me to write that, so I rather use just plaintext..