Question

Roy hit 3 less than 4 times the number of balls during baseball practice than Joe did. Together the boys hit 52 balls. How many balls did Joe hit?

Answer 1

Joe hit 11 balls Roy hit 41

Explanation

Joe = J

Roy = 4J-3 (4times Joe less 3)

J+ 4J-3 = 52

5J -3 = 52

Add 3 on both sides

5J = 55

Divide both sides by 5

J= 11

Joe = 11

11X4 = 44

44-3 = 41

Roy 41

11+41 = 52

Answer 2

Make a equation
Joe = x
Roy = 4x - 3
They add up to 52 balls
x + 4x - 3 = 52
5x - 3 = 52
5x = 55, x = 11
Since Joe is x, he hit 11 balls