Question

In a recent golf match, Becky’s score was 5 less than Cathy’s score. Their combined scores totaled 185. Let b represent Becky's score and c represent Cathy's score.



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









A.
b + c = 5
185 + b = c








B.

b + c = 185
b – c = 5









C.

b = c – 5
b + c = 185









D.

c = b – 5
b + c = 185

Answer 1

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Answer 2

C