Question

based on the census state A has 11 fewer electoral votes for president then state b. If the total number of electoral votes for these two states is 87 find the number for each state.

Answer 1

a + b = 87
a = b - 11

b - 11 + b = 87
2b - 11 = 87
2b = 87 + 11
2b = 98
b = 98/2
b = 49 <===

a = b - 11
a = 49 - 11
a = 38 <===