Question

will averages 18 points a game and is the all-time scoring leader on his team with 483 points. Tom averages 21 points a game and is currently second on the all-time scorers list with 462 points. if both players continue to play at the same rate, how many more games will it take until tom and will have scored the same number of total points?

Answer 1

You first look to see how many points Tom needs to catch up (483 - 462). Then you look to see how many points MORE Tom gets pergame than Will (21 - 18). It is that difference times the # of games that will equal or exceed the "catch-up" number.

Answer 2

So,

(x)(21 - 18) >= (483 - 462)

And first, simplify thos numbers.

Answer 3

Can you take it from here?

Answer 4

i suck at math so....

Answer 5

Well, start with 21 - 18 and 483 - 462

I would think anyone can do that much. Do that and simplify that inequality I wrote out.

Answer 6

I got it from here thanks i figured out the rest.

Answer 7

Ok, good job!