Question

P and Q each stand for whole numbers.

P + Q = 1000

P is 150 greater than Q.

Calculate the numbers P and Q ?

Answer 1

Ok so you have P + Q= 1000
and P - Q = 150

Can you solve for P and Q now?
Hint: Use either substitution method or elimination method

Answer 2

Those are simultaneous equations.

Answer 3

p = 150 + q
So this can be substituted.

\( \color{Black}{\Rightarrow q + (150 + q) = 1000 }\)

Answer 4

good explanation @beeqay ^_^

Answer 5

Thank you, couldn't tag your name. But I loved simultaneous equations when I was young:)

Answer 6

younger*

Answer 7

q(1+(150+1)=1000