In a recent golf match, Becky's score was 5 less than Cathy's score. Their combined scores totaled 185. Let b represent Becky's score and c represent Cathy's score. Which pair of equations can be used to determine their scores? A. c = b - 5 b + c = 185

B. b + c = 5 185 + b = c

C. b = c - 5 b + c = 185

D. b + c = 185 b - c = 5

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Elena Bailey

6 December, 12:06

In a recent golf match, Becky's score was 5 less than Cathy's score. Their combined scores totaled 185. Let b represent Becky's score and c represent Cathy's score. Which pair of equations can be used to determine their scores? A. c = b - 5 b + c = 185

B. b + c = 5 185 + b = c

C. b = c - 5 b + c = 185

D. b + c = 185 b - c = 5

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Waylon Vazquez · Answer 1

Let's translate that to math

becky's score (b) was (=) five less than (-5) cathy's score (c)

their combined score (b+c or c+b) totaled 185 (185)

so we have

b=-5+c or b=c-5

and we have

b+c=185

the 2 equations would be

b=c-5 and b+c=185

the answer is C