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. One point for the equation, one point for the solution.

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hoblos · Answer

x=y+53
x+y=221

y+53+y=221
2y=168
 y=84

x=84+53=137

hoblos · Answer

x= votes Connie received
y= votes Carl received

anonymous · Answer

votes carl got = x
then votes connie got = x + 53

x + x + 53 = 221
2x = 221 - 53
x = 168/2
x = 84
so carl got 84 votes
connie got 84 + 53 = 137 votes

anonymous · Answer

thanks friends.....☺

anonymous · Answer

thanks!