Question

For every 3 video games Maddox has, Bridger has 4. if together they have 42 video games how many games does each boy have?

Answer 1

MADDOX - 18

BRIDGER - 24

Answer 2

Maddox has 18 video games

Bridger has 24 video games

Explanation:

Let

x------> the number of video games Maddox has

y------> the number of video games Bridger has

we know that

`x+y=42` -----> equation A

`(x)/(y)=(3)/(4)`

`x=(3)/(4)y` -----> equation B

substitute equation B in equation A and solve for y

`((3)/(4)y)+y=42`

`(7)/(4)y=42`

`y=42*4/7=24`

Find the value of x

`x=(3)/(4)(24)=18`

therefore

Maddox has 18 video games

Bridger has 24 video games