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Several games were played between two basketball teams: the Tigers and the Bears. The Tigers won the first game by two points....Asked by Anonymous
Several games were played between two basketball teams: the Tigers and the Bears.
The Bears won the second game by 12 points. A total of 126 points were scored during the game. How many points did each team score?
The Bears won the second game by 12 points. A total of 126 points were scored during the game. How many points did each team score?
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oobleck
If the Tigers scored x points, then the Bears scored x+12. So,
x + x+12 = 126
x + x+12 = 126