Step: 1
Let n be the number of stamps collected by Brad.
Step: 2
So, the number of stamps collected by Frank = n + 67.
Step: 3
⇒
n + (
n + 67) = 1003
[Write the equation for the total number of stamps collected by them.]
Step: 4
⇒ 2
n + 67 = 1003
[Combine like terms.]
Step: 5
⇒ 2
n = 936
[Subtract 67 from each side.]
Step: 6
⇒
n = 468
[Divide each side by 2.]
Step: 7
Therefore, Brad collected 468 stamps.