Question

April and june bowled together and had a combined score of 425. June's score was 25 less than April's score. find their scores.

A=april's score J=June's score

A+J=425
J=A-25
A=? J=?
how do u solve and use the elimination method? thanks

Answer 1

J - A = -25 OVER - J - A = 425

-2A = -450

A = 225

J = 225-25

J = 200