Question

James tomó dos exámenes de matemáticas anotó 86 puntos en la segunda prueba Esto fue 18 puntos más alto que su puntuación en la primera prueba

Answer 1

Step 1 : Let's review the information given to us to answer the question correctly:

• James' score on his 2nd test = 86

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• This was 18 points higher than his score on the 1st test

Step 2: Let's write the equation to find James' first test score, as follows:

Let x to represent James' first test score

x + 18 = 86

Step 3: Let's solve for x:

x + 18 = 86

x = 86 - 18 (You can calculate the result, Ingrid)

Step 4: James received (the result you calculated) points on his first test

Student became unresponsive and it was not possible to confirm her understanding. Session ended by tutor