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Question 843153: I need help turning the following word problem into an algebraic equation. Thanks for the assistance. I am really stumped.
Problem: During the 1998-1999 Little League season, the Tigers played 57 games. They lost 21 more games than they won. How many games did they play that season?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 

Hi,

They lost 21 more games than the games  won. 

   wins + losses = 57 games played

   x + (x+21) = 57

     2x = 36

      x = 18, games won  and 39 lost 

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