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Angelica had 8 more pairs of shoes than her mom. Together they have 30 pairs of shoes. How many pair of shoes does each one have

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Answer:

The answer to your question is Angelica 19, her mom = 11

Explanation:

Data

Angelica has 8 more than her mother

total number of shoes = 30 pairs

The Number of pairs Angelica has = a = ?

The Number of pairs her mother has = m = ?

Process

1.- Write two equation that help to solve this problem

a = m + 8 Equation l

a + m = 30 Equation ll

2.- Solve the system of equations by substitution

Substitute equation l in equation ll

(m + 8) + m = 30

-Solve for m

m + 8 + m = 30

2m = 30 - 8

2m = 22

m = 22/2

m = 11

3.- Find a

a = 11 + 8

a = 19

4.- Conclusion

Angelica has 19 pairs of shoes and her mom has 11

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