document.write( "Question 843153: I need help turning the following word problem into an algebraic equation. Thanks for the assistance. I am really stumped.\r
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document.write( "They lost 21 more games than the games  won. 
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document.write( "   wins + losses = 57 games played
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document.write( "   x + (x+21) = 57
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document.write( "     2x = 36
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document.write( "      x = 18, games won  and 39 lost \n" );
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