Question

Together, John and Kevin have 72 pokemon cards. Kevin has 5 times as many cards as John. How many cards does each person have? Show all work. Thank you,

Answer 1

Answer:

John has 12 pokemon cards

Kevin has 60 pokemon cards

Step-by-step explanation:

let x = the # of pokemon cards John has

5x = the # of pokemon cards Kevin has

5x + x = 72

6x = 72

x = 12

5x = 60