For a fundraiser, Brad sold 2 less than 3 times the number of candy bars calls that Mary did. If they sold 334 total bars, find the number sold by each.

Answer 1

Brad: 3x - 2

Mary: x

x = the number of candy bars sold

x + 3x - 2 = 334

4x - 2 = 334

4x = 336

x = 84

3(84) - 2 = 252 - 2 = 250

Mary sold 84 candy bars. Brad sold 250 candy bars.

Answer 2

m represents the number Mary sold

3m - 2 represents the number Brad sold

m + (3m - 2) = 334

Can you solve for m and answer?