Question

Carmen Abdul and David sent a total of 78 text messages over their cell phones during the weekend . Abdul sent 10 fewer messages then Carmen . David sent two times as many messages as Abdul how many messages did they each send?

Answer 1

Carmen:27

Abdul:17

David=34

Explanation:

Carmen+Abdul+David = 78

Carmen-Abdul=10

David=2Abdul

Carmen=Abdul+10

Carmen+Abdul+David = Abdul+10+Abdul+2Abdul=78

4Abdul=68

Abdul = 68/4=17

Carmen = 17+10=27

David = 2 * 17 = 34

27+17+34=78