Question

Choose the correct answer.

Anita and Joelle bowl together and their combined total score for one game was 425 points. Anita’s score was 40 less than twice Joelle’s. What were their scores?

A.
Joelle: 140, Anita: 240

B.
Joelle: 180, Anita: 245

C.
Joelle: 270, Anita: 155

D.
Joelle: 155, Anita: 270

Answer 1

I think its D

Answer 2

Let x = Anita's score
and y = Joelle's score
then
x + y = 425 (equation 1)
x = 2y - 40 (equation 2)

Use the definition of x from equation 2 and substitute it into equation 1:
x + y = 425
2y - 40 + y = 425
3y - 40 = 425
3y = 465
y = 155 (Joelle's score)
.
Anita's score:
x + y = 425
x + 155 = 425
x = 270 (Anita's score)

Answer 3

Ur answer is correct.