Question

Last year singer a performed for more than two times as many shows during concert tours then Team B. The number of singer a concert tour exceeded the number of shows by team B by 19. How many concert shows did each perform?

Answer 1

Answer:B = 18, A = B + 23 = 18+23 = 41.

Step-by-step explanation:Last year . . .

A = 2B + 5 (1)

The number . . .

A = B + 23. (2)

Equations (1) and (2) have the same left sides --- hence, their right sides are equal :

2B + 5 = B + 23.

It implies

2B - B = 23 - 5

B = 18.

ANSWER. B = 18, A = B + 23 = 18+23 = 41.