esse played two days of golf. On the second day, he got a score of 6 below par, or -6. His total score for the two days was 0 above par, or 0. Define a variable then write and solve an equation to find the score jesse got on the first day. show your work

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4 answers

-6 + x = 0

x = 6

so he got 6 above par
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Correct.
n + -6 = 0

n = the first day's score

n + -6 = 0

Add 6 to both sides.

n = 6