During the 1998-1999 Little League season, the Tigers played 57 games. They lost 21 more games than they won. How many games did they win that season?

Mathematics · Middle School · Wed Jan 13 2021

Answered on

Let the games won by Tigers be x 

Then, games lost by Tigers is x + 21.

Total games = 57

x + x + 21 = 57

2x + 21 = 57

2x = 57 - 21

x = 36/2

x = 18

 

Hence, games won by Tigers is 18 .