In a recent golf match, Becky’s score was 5 less than Cathy’s score. Their combined scores totaled 185. Which of the following pairs of equations can be used to determine their scores? Let b represent Becky’s score and c represent Cathy’s score.

b = c – 5
b + c = 185

b + c = 185
b – c = 5

c = b – 5
b + c = 185

b + c = 5
185 + b = c

Question

In a recent golf match, Becky’s score was 5 less than Cathy’s score. Their combined scores totaled 185. Which of the following pairs of equations can be used to determine their scores? Let b represent Becky’s score and c represent Cathy’s score.

       b = c – 5
b + c = 185

       b + c = 185
b – c = 5

       c = b – 5
b + c = 185

       b + c = 5 
185 + b = c

anonymous · Answer

I believe the answer is A.
b=c-5 means Becky's score is Cathy's score minus 5.
b+c=185 means Becky's score plus Cathy's score is equal to 185.