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 can the team lose and still achieve its goal

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Question 876415: 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 can the team lose and still achieve its goal
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
3x + 2x = 30
5x = 30
x = 6, games won 18, lost 12
And...18 + 12 = 30