Question

Joey worked 8 more hours than Chandler last week. Together, they worked a total of 59 hours. Which system of equations can be

used to determine the number of hours Joey worked, x, and the number of hours Chandler worked, y?

Answer 1

x + y = 59

x = 8 + y

Explanation:

Joey: x hours

Chandler: y hours

total hours is sum of both:

x+y = 59

Joey (x) worked 8 more hours than chandler (y)

x = 8 + y