SOLUTION: A team played 5 more games this season, than last season. Last season, they won 60% of their games. This season, they won 55% of their games. The team won the same number of games,

Question 525957: A team played 5 more games this season, than last season. Last season, they won 60% of their games. This season, they won 55% of their games. The team won the same number of games, both seasons. Find the number of games played, in each season.
Answer by oberobic(2304) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x = games played last season
.6*x = games won last season
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y = games played this season
.55*y = games won this season
y = x+5
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.6x = .55y
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.6x = .55(x+5)
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multiply by 100 to eliminate decimals
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60x = 55(x+5)
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60x = 55x + 275
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5x = 275
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x = 55 games played last season
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x+5 = 60 games played this season
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Always check your answer.
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.6 * 55 = 33 games won
.55 * 60 = 33 games won
Correct.

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