SOLUTION: 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 win
that season?
I know the answer is 18
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Question 660915: 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 win
that season?
I know the answer is 18 games, but I can not figure out how to come up with this answer.
Answer by ReadingBoosters(3246) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x = wins
y = losses
x+y=57
y = 21+x
x + (21 + x) = 57
2x + 21 = 57
2x = 36
x = 18
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