In a recent golf match, Desmond's score was 3 less than George's score. Their combined scores totaled 187. Which of the following pairs of equations can be used to determine their scores?

A) d+g=187 (Answer)
d-g=3

B) d=g-3
d+g=187

C) g=d-3
d+g=187

D) d+g+=3
187+d=g

Solve the following system of equations by linear combination:

3x+2y=7
y=x-4

A) (3,-1)
B) (2,6)
C) (-1,3)
D) (6,2) Answer

Question

In a recent golf match, Desmond's score was 3 less than George's score. Their combined scores totaled 187. Which of the following pairs of equations can be used to determine their scores? 

A) d+g=187 (Answer)
    d-g=3

B) d=g-3
    d+g=187

C) g=d-3
    d+g=187

D) d+g+=3
    187+d=g

Solve the following system of equations by linear combination:

3x+2y=7
y=x-4

A) (3,-1)
B) (2,6)
C) (-1,3)
D) (6,2) Answer

anonymous · Answer

I don't understand what you want. You answered your own questions

annie96 · Answer

i wanted to know if they were right

anonymous · Answer

The first one is not quite right. d-3=g would imply desmond's score was greater than george's

annie96 · Answer

ok

anonymous · Answer

Do you want the correct answer or you want to work on it?

anonymous · Answer

The second on is also incorrect.

anonymous · Answer

*one

annie96 · Answer

I want the correct answer

anonymous · Answer

When you solve systems of equations, you should always check your work by plugging the numbers back in.
1. B
2. A

annie96 · Answer

Ok thank you.

anonymous · Answer

You're Welcome :)