Question

use the problem - solving flowchart. maria has 18 fewer apps on her phone than orlando. if the total number of apps on both phones is 38, how many apps are on each phone? part 1 of 2 maria has (square) apps on her phone. (\boldsymbol{circlearrowleft}) (\boldsymbol{\times}) part 2 of 2 orlando has (square) apps on his phone. (\boldsymbol{circlearrowleft}) (\boldsymbol{\times})

Explanation:

Step1: Define variables

Let \( x \) be the number of apps Orlando has. Then Maria has \( x - 18 \) apps.

Step2: Set up equation

The total number of apps is \( x+(x - 18)=38 \).

Step3: Solve the equation

Simplify: \( 2x-18 = 38 \). Add 18 to both sides: \( 2x=38 + 18=56 \). Divide by 2: \( x=\frac{56}{2}=28 \).

Step4: Find Maria's apps

Maria has \( 28-18 = 10 \) apps.

Answer:

Part 1 of 2: Maria has \(\boldsymbol{10}\) apps on her phone.
Part 2 of 2: Orlando has \(\boldsymbol{28}\) apps on his phone.