SOLUTION: During the 1998-1999 Little League season, the Tigers played 57 games. They lost 21 more games than they won. How many games did they win that season?

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Question 655485: During the 1998-1999 Little League season, the Tigers played 57 games.
They lost 21 more games than they won. How many games did they win
that season?
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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x+x+21=57
2x=57-21
2x=36
x=36/2
x=18