Question

Hurry help ! Mr. Eaton's and Mr. Walker's combined approval rating is 174. Mr. Eaton's approval rating is 25 points higher than Mr. Walker's. What is Mr. Eaton's approval rating? What is Mr. Walker's approval rating?

Answer 1

Mr Eaton 99.5, Mr. Walker is 74.5

Explanation:

Mr Eatons = x + 25

Mr Walkers = x

x+ x + 25=174

2x=149

x=74.5 Mr Walker

x+25

74.5+25=99.5 Mr Eaton

check answer:

74.5+99.5=174