Together, teammates Pedro and Ricky got 2668 base hits last season. Pedro had 278 more hits than Ricky. How many hits did each player​ have?

Answer 1

P=R+278

P+R = 2668

R+278 + R = 2668

2R = 2668- 278

R = 2390/2 = 1195 hits for Ricky

Pedro = 278 + 1195= 1473 hits for Pedro

Answer 2

x+(x+278)=2668

2x=2390

x=1195, 1473