Question

Based on the​ Census, state A has 1111 fewer electoral votes for president than state B. If the total number of electoral votes for these two states is 8787​, find the number for each state.
1. UNDERSTAND the problem. Reread it as many times as needed.
Let x represent the number of electoral votes in state B.
Then -------represents the number of electoral votes for state A.

Answer 1

State A = State B - 1111
State A + State B = 8787
So, (B-1111) + B = 8787
2B -1111 = 8787
2B = 8787+1111
2B = 9898
B= 4949
Then A = B - 1111
A = 4949 - 1111
A = 3838
Proof is A + B = 8787
3838 + 4949 = 8787