Question

1. Sam and Kevin both worked hard over the summer. Together they earned a total of $425 . Kevin earned $25 more than Sam. (A)Write a system of equations for the situation. Use s for the amount kevin earned (b) Solve the system of equations .

Answer 1

Answer: Sam earned 200

Kavin earned 225

Explanation:

s+k=425

s+25=k

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s+s+25=425

2s=425-25

2s=400

s=400/2

s=200

k=200+25

k=225