Question

In an election, 3.6 million votes were cast. Everyone voted for Xavier, Javier, or Zavier. Xavier received 72,000 fewer votes than Javier and Zavier combined. What percent of the 3.6 million votes were cast for Xavier?

i made these equations but not sure if there right... and idk what to do next.

x = (j+z) - 72,000
3,600,000 = x + j + z

hints? ◕‿◕

Answer 1

Sure, hold on.

Answer 2

thanks :]