Question

In a recent golf match, Tiger’s score was 4 less than Phil’s score. Their combined scores totaled 140. Which of the following pairs of equations can be used to determine their scores? Let p represent Phil’s score and t represent Tiger’s score.

A. p + 140 = t
p = 4

B. p + t = 140
p + t = 4

C. p + t = 140
p – t = 4

D. p – t = 140
p + t = 4

Answer 1

c) p + t = 140
p-t = 4