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

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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.
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Answer by harpazo(655) About Me  (Show Source):
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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) About Me  (Show Source):
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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. highlight%2828+-+y%29
In terms of x, Martha scores in the second game. highlight%2828+-+x%29