Question

Paige had 300 fewer than twice as many calories as Sydney had on Sunday. Their combined caloric intake was 4,500. How many calories did Paige have?

Answer 1

p=2s-300

p+s=4500
2s-300+s=4500
3s-300=4500
add 300 both sides
3s=4800
divide by 4 both sides
s=1600

p=2s-300
p=2(1600)-300
p=3200-300
p=2900


paige had 2900 calories

Answer 2

I think your answer is 30,2250 ÷ 300 =7.5