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14 December, 11:59

In one volleyball game Naiomi had 3 times as many spikes as Vicki. Together, they had 20 spikes. How many spikes did each Player have? Write and solve a system of equations.

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  1. 14 December, 12:44
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    We will use N for the number of spikes Naiomi had and V for Vicki.

    N = 3V

    N + V = 20

    We know N = 3V, so we can use substitution. Plug 3V in for N.

    (3V) + V = 20

    4V = 20

    V = 5

    N = 3V = 3 (5) = 15

    So Naiomi had 15 spikes, and Vicki had 5 spikes.
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