Problema Solution
The total of Megan's writing and math scores on the SAT was 1094. her math was 248 points higher than her writing score.
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Let
x = Megan's writing score
y = Megan's math score
The total of the two scores is 1094:
x + y = 1094
The math score was 248 points higher than the writing score:
y = x + 248
We have the following system of equations:
x + y = 1094
y = x + 248
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x = 423 points
y = 671 points
Megan's writing score was 423 points while her math score was 671 points.