SOLUTION: Two games went on for a total of 32 minutes. One game took 12 minutes longer than the other. How long did it take to complete each game? I know the answer is 10 & 22 but how do

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Question 1001397: Two games went on for a total of 32 minutes. One game took 12 minutes longer than the other. How long did it take to complete each game?
I know the answer is 10 & 22 but how do I
write an equation to show my work
Answer by addingup(3677) About Me  (Show Source):
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let's call the time it took for one game x:
x+x+12= 32
2x+12= 32
2x= 20
x= 10 This is one game. The other, the problem says, is:
10+12= 22 This is the other game