Word problem help

[zack98]

Caroline's score is 5 less than twice Aikos score. It is also 45 points greater than Aiko's score. What score did the two girls receive?

 

[nyc_function]

Linear Equations

Let C = Caroline

Let A = Aiko


C = 2A - 5
C = A + 45

Equate both equations to solve for A.


2A - 5 = A + 45

2A - A = 45 + 5

A = 50

So, if Aiko's score of 50, then what is Caroline's score?


Can you find it now?