During their major league careers, Hank Aaron hit 31 more home runs than Babe Ruth. Together they hit 1459 home runs. How many home runs did Babe Ruth hit?

Respuesta :

Babe Ruth hit 714 homeruns
h + b = 1459
h = b + 31

(b + 31) + b = 1459
2b + 31 = 1459
2b = 1459 - 31
2b = 1428
b = 1428/2
b = 714 <== Babe Ruth home runs