Question

Max practices the piano and the guitar for a total of 150 minutes every day. He practices the guitar for 80 minutes longer than he practices the piano.Part A: Write a pair of linear equations to show the relationship between the number of minutes Max practices the guitar (x) and the number of minutes he practices the piano (y) every day.

Answer 1

x + y = 150

x = 80 + y

Explanation:

x (guitar) + y (piano) = total 150 min

x (guitar) = 80 min + y (piano)