Let x be the number of apples in the first box and y be the number of apples in the second box. We can set up a system of two equations based on the information given:
x + y = 24 (equation 1)
x + y + 4 = 20 (equation 2)
Solving equation 2 for x + y, we get:
x + y = 16
Substituting this into equation 1, we get:
16 = 24
y = 8
Substituting y = 8 into equation 1, we get:
x + 8 = 24
x = 16
Therefore, the initial numbers of apples in the first and second boxes were 16 and 8, respectively. The answer is (OC) 16 and 8.
Two boxes of apples contain a total of 24 apples. If you have the number of apples in the first box and add 4 apples to the second box, the total
changes to 20 apples. How many apples are in each box initially?
OA. 12 and 12
OB. 18 and 6
OC. 16 and 8
OD. 10 and 14
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