June 01, 2016

June 01, 2016

shorter piece + longer piece = 72

June 01, 2016

There's nothing wrong with a little guessing and checking!

Here is the algebraic way....

June 01, 2016

Guess and check??????

You need to realize Team A has less points (16 less) than Team B.

Algebraic Way.....

Team B scored "x" points.

Team A scored "x-16" points. (since they scored 16 fewer points than Team B)

Yet another technique.....

June 01, 2016