Tom Brady....

Question

  During the nfl season, Tom Brady threw for 102 fewer yards than Peyton manning. The two players threw for a total of 8898 yards. How many yards did Tom brady throw for? 

Answer 1

Hi Alexandra,

 

Tom Brady....
During the nfl season, Tom Brady threw for 102 fewer yards than Peyton manning. The two players threw for a total of 8898 yards. How many yards did Tom brady throw for?

 

 

Let x= the number of yards Peyton Manning threw

Let x-102= the number of yards Tom Brady threw

 

x+x-102=8898

2x-102=8898

2x=9000

x=4500

 

x-102=4500-102=4398

 

ANSWER:  Manning threw 4500 yds and Brady threw 4398 yds.