Question

Marcus and Laticia invited 68 friends to a spring break party. Laticia invited 12 fewer friends than Marcus. How many guests did each person invite to the party?

Answer step-by-step please.​

Answer 1

Marcus invited 40 and Laticia invited 28

Explanation:

x+y=68 x+40=68

x=y-12 -40 -40

y-12+y=68 x=28

2y-12=68

+12 +12

2y=80

2 2

y=40