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together Jojo and Ricky got 2669 base hit last season. Pedro had 277 more hits than Ricky. how many hit did each player have.

together Jojo and Ricky got 2669 base hit last season. Pedro had 277 more hits than-example-1

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pedro hits + Ricky hits = 2669

let

pedro hits = x

Ricky hits = y

x = 277 + y

x + y = 2669

Therefore,


\begin{gathered} 277+y+y=2669 \\ 2y=2669-277 \\ y=(2392)/(2)=1196 \\ \\ x\text{ = 277+1196} \\ x=1473 \end{gathered}

pedro hits = 1473

Ricky hits = 1196

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