Question 429411
Write an equation for each statement:
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The Calgary Flames played 82 games.
W + L + T = 82
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Their wins and losses totaled 71.
W + L = 71
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They tied 14 times fewer than they lost.
T = L - 14
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How many wins, losses and ties did they have?:
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If they played 82 and wins and loses = 71, obviously there were 11 ties
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T = L - 14
11 = L - 14
11 + 14 = L
L = 25 losses
then
W + L = 71
W + 25 = 71
W = 71 - 25
W = 46 wins
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Let's see if the checks out
46 + 25 + 11 = 82