Question

Joseph’s score on Paper 1 is 6 points higher than his score on Paper 2. His total score on both papers is 54. What is his score on Paper2?

Answer 1

24

Explanation:

54/2=27

6/2=3

27-3=24

27+3=30

30+24=54

Answer 2

24

Explanation:

54=2x+6

54-6=2x+6-6

48=2x

48/2 = x

x=24