Chestnuts 4119

Two pupils handed in 161 kg of chestnuts in the hunting lodge. The first student handed in 9 kilograms more than the second student. How many kilos of chestnuts did each give?

Correct answer:

a =  85
b =  76

Step-by-step explanation:


a+b=161
a = 9+b

a+b = 161
a-b = 9

Row 2 - Row 1 → Row 2
a+b = 161
-2b = -152


b = -152/-2 = 76
a = 161-b = 161-76 = 85

a = 85
b = 76

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