Question

Choose the correct answer.

Michael and Kathryn bowl together and their combined total score for one game was 425 points. Michael’s score was 70 less than twice Kathryn’s. What were their scores?

Which is a system of equations to model the problem if x represents Kathryn’s score and y represents Michael’s score?

A.
x + y = 70
y = 2x – 425

B.
x – y = 425
y = 2x – 70

C.
x + y = 425
y = 2x – 70

D.
x + y = 425
y = 2x + 70

Answer 1

i think it c or d

Answer 2

Well think about this- is it 70 LESS than or 70 MORE than?
See if you can answer your own question! :)

Answer 3

so does that mean its c

Answer 4

Correct! Good job!

Answer 5

thanks