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19 January, 13:43

In a recent golf match, Becky's score was 5 less than Cathy's score. Their combined scores totaled 185. Which of the following pairs of equations can be used to determine their scores? Let b represent Becky's score and c represent Cathy's score.

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  1. 19 January, 16:26
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    B=c-5

    c+b=185

    so, c + (c-5) = 185

    2c=190

    c=95

    b=90

    As simple as that.
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