The respective successful code execution counts for contestants R and S are R=41 and S=41.
To find the respective successful code execution counts for contestants R and S, we need to solve the equation 7x - 22 = 4x + 5 and determine the value of x. We can do this by simplifying the equation:
7x - 22 = 4x + 5
Subtracting 4x from both sides:
7x - 4x - 22 = 5
Combining like terms:
3x - 22 = 5
Adding 22 to both sides:
3x = 27
Dividing both sides by 3:
x = 9
Now that we know the value of x, we can substitute it back into the original expressions to find the respective successful code execution counts:
For contestant R: 7(9) - 22 = 63 - 22 = 41
For contestant S: 4(9) + 5 = 36 + 5 = 41
Therefore, the respective successful code execution counts for contestants R and S are R=41 and S=41.
The probable question may be:
In a technology competition, participants were tasked with solving a coding challenge. The number of successful code executions, denoted by 7x−227x−22, for contestant R, exceeded the number of successful code executions by contestant S, represented as 4x+54x+5. If the total number of code executions for both R and S combined is 412, determine the respective successful code execution counts for contestants R and S.
Additional Information:
Total Code Executions (R+SR+S) = 412
Options:
A) R=164R=164, S=248S=248
B) R=248R=248, S=164S=164
C) R=186R=186, S=226S=226
D) R=226R=226, S=186S=186