Question

In the 2002-2003 NBA season, the Kings won 13 more games than twice as many as they lost. The Kings played 82 games. How many wins and losses did the team have?

Answer 1

If the Kings won W games and lost L games, and they played 82 games, then
W + L = 82.

Answer 2

If If we double the number of losses and add 13, we get the number of wins.

Answer 3

This says W = 2L + 13.

Answer 4

We now have two equations in two unknowns:
W + L = 82
W = 2L + 13.

Answer 5

Are you with me so far?

Answer 6

Almost getting it. Do I plug 2L + 13 in for W in the first equation?

Answer 7

Yes.

Answer 8

Perfect thank you! I just forgot how to solve word problems.

Answer 9

Got it from there?

Answer 10

:^)

Answer 11

yes I do thanks!