SOLUTION: During 2005 major league baseball season, the Chicago White Sox played 162 games. They won 36 more than they lost. What was their win-loss record that year?

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Question 466741: During 2005 major league baseball season, the Chicago White Sox played 162 games. They won 36 more than they lost. What was their win-loss record that year?
Answer by rrr2001(7) About Me  (Show Source):
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2x + 36=162
2x=126
x=63
99 wins and 63 losses