SOLUTION: I believe this word problem has 3 variables?
The tigers played 52 games. They won 12 more games than they lost. How many games did they win last season?
Thank you for your he
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Question 460654: I believe this word problem has 3 variables?
The tigers played 52 games. They won 12 more games than they lost. How many games did they win last season?
Thank you for your help
Chris
Answer by sudhanshu_kmr(1152) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Only one variable.
number of games lost =x, number of games win = 12+x
total = 52
so,
x + 12+x = 52
=> 2x +12 = 52
=> 2x = 52-12 = 40
=> x = 40/2 = 20
so, 20 games lost and 32 win.
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