Question

Yoko, Rafael, and Jim sent a total of 100 text messages during the weekend. Yoko sent 5 more messages than Jim. Rafael sent 3 times as many messages as Jim. How many messages did they each send?

Answer 1

Answer: Yoko=24, Rafael=57, Jim=19

Explanation:

Yoko: x + 5

Rafael: 3x

Jim: x

Yoko + Rafael + Jim = Total text messages

x + 5 + 3x + x = 100

5x + 5 = 100

5x = 95

x = 19

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Yoko: x + 5 = (19) + 5 = 24

Rafael: 3x = 3(19) = 57

Jim: x = 19