Duncan scored 5 points less than twice the number scored by Hines. Together they scored 43 points. How many points did each player score?

Jupeter asked Dec 19, 2022

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Answer:

S = 2D - 5

S + D = 43

D = 16, S = 27

Explanation:

Rhileighalmgren answered Dec 23, 2022

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