Question

Tamera and Adelina are throwing a birthday party for their friend.

Tamera invited 5 fewer friends than Adelina. Together they invited 47 guests.
How many guests did each girl invite?​

Answer 1

Answer: Tamera invited 21 guests while Adelina invited 26 guest.

Explanation:

x + (x-5) = 47

x + x -5 = 47

2x -5 =47

+5 +5

2x= 52

x= 26

26 -5 = 21