We have the following expression:
By combining similar terms, we get
now, 2 times 3 is 6 and to add exponents, both the exponents and variables should be alike:
Similarly,
Therefore, the answer is
Ron has 22 cards
number one tip in math, try to create equation!
set number of cards Ron has as x (always set x as what you are looking for)
set number of cards Tori has as (x-9) because if Ron has 9 more cards than Tori that's same thing as saying Tori has 9 cards less than Ron
Number of cards Tori and Ron has need to equal 35
Therefore,
x + (x-9) = 35
Solve:
2x-9=35
bring over 9 to other side
2x=44
divide both sides by 2
x=22
So number of cards Ron has is 22
You can divide 16 and 12, which will get you 1 and 1/4 a person left, but rounded will get 2
