Let x = the number of hits that Pedro got. Ricky got 281 more hits, so he got x+281 hits. Together they got 2671 hits, so add them up:
x + x+281 = 2671
Solve for x. I'd like both Pedro and Ricky to be on my baseball team!
Elli C.
asked • 03/20/18math question I cant do please help
Together, teammates Pedro and Ricky got 2671 base hits last season. Pedro had 281 more hits than Ricky. How many hits did each player have?
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