Question

In a recent golf match, Becky’s score was 5 less than Cathy’s score. Their combined scores totaled 185. Let b represent Becky's score and c represent Cathy's score. Which pair of equations can be used to determine their scores? A. c = b – 5 b + c = 185
B. b + c = 5 185 + b = c
C. b = c – 5 b + c = 185
D. b + c = 185 b – c = 5

Answer 1

let's translate that to math
becky's score (b) was (=) five less than (-5) cathy's score (c)
their combined score (b+c or c+b) totaled 185 (185)


so we have
b=-5+c or b=c-5
and we have
b+c=185

the 2 equations would be
b=c-5 and b+c=185
the answer is C