SOLUTION: The Colts played 76 games. They won 3 times as many games as they lost. How many games did they win?

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Question 342980: The Colts played 76 games. They won 3 times as many games as they lost. How many games did they win?
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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3X+X=76
4X=76
X=76/4
X=19 ans.
3*19=57
Proof:
57+19=76
76=76