Question

Copland competes in 27 swimming events this season. He wins either first place or second place in each event. Copland has 3 more first-place wins than second-place wins. In how many events did he win first place, and in how many did he win second place?

Answer 1

Answer:

15,12

Step-by-step explanation:

Guess and check all the numbers that add up, or divide as close to two as possible(this is quicker):

13,14 :this is a little off, so lets go one more:

12, 15: 15-12=3

15+12=27

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Answer 2

1st place = 15

2nd place = 12

2nd place = x

X= (27-3)/2

X= 24/2

X = 12

1st place = y

y = 27-12

y = 15