Jarred sells DVDs. His inventory shows that he has a total of 3,500 DVDs. He has 2,342 more contemporary titles than classic titles. Let x represent the number of contemporary titles and y represent the number of classic titles. The system of equations models the given information for both types of DVDs.

x + y = 3,500
x – y = 2,342

Solve the system of equations. How many contemporary titles does Jarred have?

A. 1,158
B. 1,737
C. 2,342
D. 2,921

Question

Jarred sells DVDs. His inventory shows that he has a total of 3,500 DVDs. He has 2,342 more contemporary titles than classic titles. Let x represent the number of contemporary titles and y represent the number of classic titles. The system of equations models the given information for both types of DVDs.

x + y = 3,500
x – y = 2,342

Solve the system of equations. How many contemporary titles does Jarred have?

A. 1,158
B. 1,737
C. 2,342
D. 2,921

retireed · Answer

Add the two equations.  The y will be eliminated.

retireed · Answer

Can you do this ...

    x + y = 3,500
+  x –  y = 2,342
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retireed · Answer

Still waiting ....

anonymous · Answer

I got it, it's 2,921 thank you!

retireed · Answer

Very good!