Question

Butch, Harry, and Nicky are playing a game. Harry has half as many points as
Butch. Nicky has 5 fewer points than Harry. Together, the three players have 31
points. How many points does Harry have? *YOUR ANSWER SHOULD ONLY
CONTAIN A NUMBER, DO NOT PUT 'POINTS' IN YOUR ANSWER!* *
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Answer 1

Answer:

9

Step-by-step explanation:

H=1/2 * B

N=H-5= 1/2 * B-5

B+H+N= B+(1/2 *B) + (1/2 *B-5)=31

2B-5=31

B=18

H=1/2 *B=9