Asked by Kyle

I have finished Summer Work all but this one. Denver beat the Giants in a game. The sum of their scores was 44. The difference of their scores was 20. How many points did Denver score? I don't want the answer, I just want to know how to figure it out. Thank You for any help you can give me.
Answered by Ms. Sue
D + G = 44
D - G = 20

Answered by Kyle
Hi Ms. Sue. I was glad to see you out there. 24 is not the answer is it? That sounds too easy! I guess I do need the answer but I truly want to know how to get to it. Thank You sooooo much Ms. Sue
Answered by Ms. Sue
Nope. Denver did not score 24 points. It doesn't fit the problem.

D = 44 - G

44 - G - G = 20

44 - 2G = 20

24 = 2G

12 = G



Answered by Kyle
So, anything over the difference you divide in half and give each team a half? I tried this with different numbers and it seemed to work. I think I have it now. Thank You again Ms. Sue, for all your help.
Answered by Ms. Sue
You're welcome, Kyle.

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