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.
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
