Solve the problem.
-The sum of a student's three scores is 231. If the first is 14 points more than the second, and the sum of the first two is 24 more than twice the third, what was the first score?
A) 69 points
B) 74 points
C) 88 points
D) 55 points

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Let the second score be x. Then the first score is x + 14. The third score is y. The equations are: x + (x + 14) + y = 231 and (x + x + 14) = 2y + 24. Solving these gives the first score as 88 points.

Solve the Problem. -The Sum of a Student's Three Scores Is 231. If