SOLUTION: Martha scores x points in a basketball game. In the next game she scores y points. The total points scored by Martha in the two games is 28. Fill in the following with the corre

Question 895291: Martha scores x points in a basketball game. In the next game she scores y points. The total points scored by Martha in the two games is 28.
Fill in the following with the correct expression.
In terms of y, Martha scores in the first game.
In terms of x, Martha scores in the second game.

Enter an expression in terms of the given variable, like 16+x.
Found 2 solutions by harpazo, reviewermath:
Answer by harpazo(655) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x + y = 28

In terms of y, Martha scores in the first game.
Solve x + y = 28 for y.
y = 28 - x

In terms of x, Martha scores in the second game.

Solve x + y = 28 for x.

x = 28 - y

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Answer by reviewermath(1029) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Martha scores x points in a basketball game. In the next game she scores y points. The total points scored by Martha in the two games is 28.
Fill in the following with the correct expression.
In terms of y, Martha scores in the first game.
In terms of x, Martha scores in the second game.
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