Question

For each of the following questions, 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? Write a system of equations to model the problem if x represents Joelle’s score and y represents Anita’s score.

A.
x + y = 425
y = 2x + 40

B.
x + y = 425
y = 2x – 40

C.
x + y = 40
y = 2x – 425

D.
x – y = 425
y = 2x – 40

@Directrix

Answer 1

brb @Directrix look at the question while i am away please

Answer 2

The first step is the assignment of variables.

Answer 3

x represents Joelle’s score
y represents Anita’s score

Answer 4

x + y = ?

Answer 5

x=y=425

Answer 6

sorry if i don't reply back fast I am eating while working

Answer 7

Is that how this happened? --> x=y=425

x + y + ?

Answer 8

sorry messed up x+y=425

Answer 9

To avoid confusion, first code the equations with the letters of the participants' names;

Anita’s score was 40 less than twice Joelle’s.

Answer 10

Anita’s score was 40 less than twice Joelle’s.

A = 2*J - 40

Answer 11

B is my guess

Answer 12

We are not doing answers yet. We are doing equations.

Answer 13

ok ok sorry

Answer 14

A = 2*J - 40
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Is Anita x or y? ---?

Answer 15

y

Answer 16

Yes, so the equation goes to y = 2x - 40

Great news: It is time to pick the correct option.

Answer 17

B

Answer 18

Yes, that is what I think.

Answer 19

Close and post.

Answer 20

k