In an election, 1200 total votes were cast for the 3 candidates. The second-place candidate received 155 fewer votes than the winner and 200 votes more than the third-place candidate. How many votes did the winner receive?
Let \(x\) be the number of votes that the second-place candidate receives.
We have the equation: \((x - 200) + x + (x + 155) = 1200\)
Now, just solve for x and add 155.
Let \(x\) be the number of votes that the second-place candidate receives.
We have the equation: \((x - 200) + x + (x + 155) = 1200\)
Now, just solve for x and add 155.