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Jerry and Phil took a math test on Wednesday they scored 178 points altogether Jerry scored 10 points higher than fill what is each students score

User Jomofrodo
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Answer:

Explanation:

j + p = 178

j = p + 10

p + 10 + p = 178

2p + 10 = 178

2p = 178 - 10

2p = 168

p = 168/2

p = 84 <==== Phil's score

j = p + 10

j = 84 + 10

j = 94 <====Jerry's score

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