SOLUTION: a softball team hopes to win at least 3 games for every 2 lost during the season if there are 30 games scheduled, how many games will they lose and still achieve there goal?

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Question 572613: a softball team hopes to win at least 3 games for every 2 lost during the season if there are 30 games scheduled, how many games will they lose and still achieve there goal?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
a softball team hopes to win at least 3 games for every 2 lost during the season if there are 30 games scheduled, how many games will they lose and still achieve there goal?
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Equation:
3x + 2x = 20
5x = 20
x = 4
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2x = 8 games (# to lose)
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cheers,
Stan H.