Jacob, Kevin, and Miguel have sold a total of 328 books. Miguel sold 55 more books than Jacob. Kevin sold 42 fewer books than Jacob. How many books did Kevin sell?
Really is the same as the other one you posted.....
Answer: Kevin sold 63 books.
Solution:
Let J be the number of books Jacob sold. Let K be the number of books Kevin sold. Let M be the number of books Miguel sold.
J + K + M = 328
M = J + 55
J = K + 42
Substition:
J + K + J + 55 = 328
3K + 139 = 328
3K = 189
K = 63