Question

james scored 4 times as many points as chris. if the 2 players scored a total of 35 points, how many points did each player score

Answer 1

James' score: 28

Chris' score: 7

Explanation:

Call x James' score and y Chris'

James scored 4 times as many points as Chris

x = 4y

The 2 players scored a total of 35 points

x + y = 35

Replace x in the second equation with 4y (they are equal)

4y + y = 35 ===> 5y = 35 ===> y = 35/5 ===> y = 7

replace now this value in the first equation

x = 4y = 4*7 = 28

So James' score: 28, Chris' score: 7