Question

Peter has 4 more candies than Jude. The two have a total of 30 candies. How many candies does Peter have? How many candies does Jude have?
( Using Linear Systems of Equation Substitution/ Elimination)

Answer 1

Answer:

jude:13 peter:17

Step-by-step explanation:

x is jude

x+x+4=30

2x+4=30

2x=26

x=13

finding peter's amount of candy:

13+4=17

Answer 2

Jude has 13 candies