11 more medals that sweden. The two countries won a total of 39 medals. How many medals did each country win?

Question

In the 2006 winter olympics in Torino,Italy,the U.S. won 11 more medals that sweden. The two countries won a total of 39 medals. How many medals did each country win?

Answer 1

Let the number of medals Sweden won = S

Let the number of medals US won = S + 11

 

Set an equation that shows the total number of medals won.

 

S + S + 11 = 39

 

 

Solve for S.

 

2S + 11 = 39

 

 

Subtract 11 on both sides of equation.

 

2S = 28

 

 

Divide both side of equation by 2.

 

S = 14

 

 

Substitute this value of S back into the variables.

 

Sweden won 14 medals.

US won 25 medals.