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.

Answer 1

D + G = 44
D - G = 20

Answer 2

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

Answer 3

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

Answer 4

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.

Answer 5

You're welcome, Kyle.