Answer: Eric got a 91
Explanation:
Make two equations:
We know Eric scored 5 points more than 2 times Josh’s score. E=Eric J=josh
Equation: E = 5 + 2(J)
E + J = 134
Solve for E:
J= 134 - E
Plug it into first equation: E= 5+ 2(134-E)
E= 5+(268-2E) add 2E from each side
E+ 2E = 268 + 5 reduce
3E = 273 divide by 3 to find Eric score
E= 91
You can plug it back in to find what josh received 134-91 = 43
To fact check if you multiple josh score of 43 by 2 you receive 86 which is indeed 5 points lower that 91 so it’s correct.