Question

In a one-minute time period, Joseph read 2 times as many words as
John. Together they read 669 words. How many words did each boy
read?

Answer 1

Answer:

John: 223 words

Joseph: 446 words

Step-by-step explanation:

1. Set up the equation, 2x + x = 669 to find out how many words each boy read.
2. Combine like terms. 3x = 669.
3. Divide by 3 on both sides. x = 223. This is the amount of words John read.
4. To find out how many words Joseph read, multiply 223 and 2, which is 446.