Question

Maya, Eric, and Ryan sent a total of 116 text messages during the weekend. Ryan sent 3 times as many messages as Maya. Eric sent 6 more messages than Maya. How many messages did they each send?

Answer 1

Maya 22 Ryan 66 Eric 28

Explanation:

m+e+r=116

r=3m

e=m+6

m+m+6+3m=116

Maya sent 22

Ryan is 22*3=66

Eric 22+6=28