In a two candidate election

Question

in a two candidate election, Anita recieved 7 times as many votes as Debbie. If a total of 48 votes were cast, then how many votes did Debbie receive?

Answer 1

D represents the votes that Debbie got

7D represents the votes that Anita got

 

D + 7D = 48

 

Can you solve for D and answer the question?