<PRE><B>Question 537165</B>
x = points scored in game 3.&lt;P&gt;
x+14 = points scored in game 1.&lt;P&gt;
The sum of points they scored is x + x+14 + 29 and that sum must be less than 77.&lt;P&gt;
{{{x + x+14 + 29&lt;77}}}&lt;P&gt;
Add the x&#39;s, add the numbers.&lt;P&gt;
{{{2x + 43 &lt; 77}}}&lt;P&gt;
Subtract 43 from each side.&lt;P&gt;
{{{2x &lt; 34}}}&lt;P&gt;
Divide both sides by 2.&lt;P&gt;
{{{x &lt; 17}}}&lt;P&gt;
At most, they scored 16 points in the first game.&lt;P&gt;
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