Question

jarred sells dvds. his inventory shows that he has a total of 3,500 dvds. he has 2,342 more contemporary titles than classic titles. let x represent the number of contemporary titles and y represent the number of classic titles. the system of equations models the given information for both types of dvds.\\(x + y = 3,500\\)\\(x - y = 2,342\\)solve the system of equations. how many contemporary titles does jarred have?\\(\circ\\) 1,158\\(\circ\\) 1,737\\(\circ\\) 2,342\\(\circ\\) 2,921

Explanation:

Step1: Add the two equations

$$(x + y) + (x - y) = 3500 + 2342$$
$$2x = 5842$$

Step2: Solve for x

$$x = \frac{5842}{2}$$
$$x = 2921$$

Answer:

2,921 (Option D)