Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0321785045
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-504-6

Chapter 2 - Section 2.2 - An Introduction to Problem Solving - Exercise Set - Page 67: 63

Answer

Cubs won 75 games. Astros won 76 games. Brewers won 77 games.

Work Step by Step

Let x represent the number of Cubs wins. Brewers wins: x+2 Astros wins: x+1 x+(x+1)+(x+2)=228 3x+3=228 3x=225 x=75 Cubs won 75 games. Astros won 76 games. Brewers won 77 games.
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