Problema Solution
In the class elections, Connie received 53 more votes than Carl. In all, 221 votes were cast for the two candidates. How many votes did Connie receive?
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let
x = the number of votes that Connie received
y = the number of votes that Carl received
Connie received 53 more votes than Carl:
x = 53 + y
in all, 221 votes were cast for the two candidates:
x + y = 221
by solving the system of equations:
x = 53 + y
x + y = 221
we find:
x = 137 votes
y = 84 votes
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Connie received 137 votes.