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

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jeyekomon · Answer

And what exactly is difficult to solve on it?

anonymous · Answer

Carl gor 84 and Connie got 137

anonymous · Answer

thank you

anonymous · Answer

how would I set the equation up

anonymous · Answer

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.

anonymous · Answer

thank you again

anonymous · Answer

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

jeyekomon · Answer

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..