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Let <math>x</math> be the number of points scored by the Cougars, and <math>y</math> be the number of points scored by the Panthers. The problem is asking for the value of <math>y</math>. | Let <math>x</math> be the number of points scored by the Cougars, and <math>y</math> be the number of points scored by the Panthers. The problem is asking for the value of <math>y</math>. | ||
− | + | <cmath>\begin{align*} | |
− | < | + | x+y &= 34 \\ |
− | + | x-y &= 14 \\ | |
− | + | 2x &= 48 \\ | |
− | + | x &= 24 \\ | |
− | + | y &= \boxed{\textbf{(A) }10} \\ | |
− | + | \end{align*}</cmath> | |
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== See Also == | == See Also == |
Latest revision as of 10:41, 19 December 2021
Problem
A football game was played between two teams, the Cougars and the Panthers. The two teams scored a total of points, and the Cougars won by a margin of
points. How many points did the Panthers score?
Solution
Let be the number of points scored by the Cougars, and
be the number of points scored by the Panthers. The problem is asking for the value of
.
See Also
2006 AMC 10B (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
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