In a recent golf match, Tiger’s score was 4 less than Phil’s score. Their combined scores totaled 140. Let p represent Phil's score and t represent Tiger's score.

Which pair of equations can be used to determine their scores?

A.
p – t = 140
p + t = 4

B.
p + t = 140
p – t = 4

C.
p + t = 140
p + t = 4

D.
p + 140 = t
p = 4

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Question

In a recent golf match, Tiger’s score was 4 less than Phil’s score. Their combined scores totaled 140. Let p represent Phil's score and t represent Tiger's score.
 
Which pair of equations can be used to determine their scores?
 
 A.
p – t = 140
p + t = 4
 
 B.
p + t = 140
p – t = 4
 
 C.
p + t = 140
p + t = 4
 
 D.
p + 140 = t
p = 4

@Angel_Bear19

anonymous · Answer

I would say B

anonymous · Answer

haha good thing i would have got that wrong i was thinking A

anonymous · Answer

thanks your a life saver

anonymous · Answer

I was looking at A at first, but p+t = 140 not 4

anonymous · Answer

true true i see it now

anonymous · Answer

No problem, glad I could be a lifesaver! haha

anonymous · Answer

lol thansk again :)

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