Hadley earned 8 more points on her test than Adam earned. Their points add up to 162. How many points did each student earn ?

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Suman Bogati · Answer 1 · 2021-07-07T17:43:16+0000

Answer:

Adam - 77 / Holly - 85

Explanation:

x + (x + 8) = 162

2x + 8 = 162

2x = 154

x = 77

x = Adam

x + 8 = Holly

Therefore, Adam - 77 / Holly - 85.