Answer :
(4x+2)+x=72 (x=Max's cards)
4x+2+x
5x+2=72
-2 -2
5x=70
/5 /5
x=14
72-14=58
Tom has 58 football cards
4x+2+x
5x+2=72
-2 -2
5x=70
/5 /5
x=14
72-14=58
Tom has 58 football cards