Question

Two golfers completed one round of golf. The first golfer had a score of +6 and the second golfer had a score of –3. How many more shots did the first golfer take? 17. What is the balance as a result of having a credit of $84 and a debit of $29?

Answer 1

Question 16

Given

Two golfers completed one round of golf.

The first golfer had a score of +6 and the second golfer had a score of -3.

To determine:

How many more shots did the first golfer take?

Explanation

Let 'n' be the number of shots taken by the first golfer

Since the first golfer had a score of +6 and the second golfer had a score of -3.

It means the 1st golfer must be 6 over par, and the 2nd golfer is still under 3.

Hence, we can map the situation using an equation

`-3+n=6`

Adding -3 to both sides of the equation

`-3+n+3 = 6+3`

`n = 9`

Therefore, the 2nd golfer took 9 more shots.

Question 17

Answer:

The balance will be: 55

Explanation:

Credit means:

• Credit = +

Debit means:

• Debit = -

Hence, we can determine the balance using the equation.

• Credit = +84

• Debt = -29

Balance = 84 + (-29)

= 84 - 29

= 55

Therefore, the balance will be: 55