Question

HELP!!!!! Word problem using 2 variables & 2 equations.
"As of 2007, the NY Yankees & the Cincinnati Reds together have won 31 World Series. The Yankees had won 5.2 times as many as the Reds. How many World Series had each team won?

X = # of time Yankees won
Y = # of time Reds won

Eq1: x + y = 31(I'm confused about Eq#2)
Eq2:

Answer 1

5.2Y=X

Answer 2

x = 5.2y

Answer 3

I like to see we're on the same tracks @cwrw238

Answer 4

yep

Answer 5

yes. Let me try to solve now. I was confused as to how to set up eq 2

Answer 6

I got it - THANKS. The Yankees won 26 world series and the Reds 5. Here is how I solved. Eq #1: x+y=31
Eq #2: x=5.2y

y+(5.2y)=31
6.2y=31 divide both sides by 6.2 and y=5

then to solve for x we do the Eq #1. x+5=31 subtract 5 to both sides and x=26

Answer 7

well done!

Answer 8

yes

Answer 9

Thank you both - Unknown how to give out two medals?

Answer 10

don't worry about it. I just gave @cwrw238 a medal on your behalf

Answer 11

thank you!