Question

Help Please!!!!In a recent golf match, Desmond’s score was 3 less than George’s score. Their combined scores totaled 187. Let d represent Desmond's score and g represent George's score.

Which pair of equations can be used to determine their scores?



d + g = 187
d – g = 3

d + g = 3
187 + d = g

d = g – 3
d + g = 187

g = d – 3
d + g = 187

Answer 1

The first one, add the together and you get 187. Take d - 3 = g therefoore d - g = 3

Answer 2

g = d – 3
d + g = 187
would be correct answer