Daniel has 40 points and Zeke has 75. The opposing team has 150. It is Daniel's turn. How many points must Daniel make to put him and his teammate ahead?

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Hoxha Alban · Answer 1 · 2023-10-09T14:05:48+0000

Answer:

Daniel would have to earn 35 or more points to put him and his teammate ahead.

Explanation:

Daniel: 40 points

Zeke: 75 points

Opposing team: 150

Daniel + Zeke + x = Opposing team

40 + 75 + x = 150

- rearrange -

150 = 40 + 75 + x

150 = 115 + x

150 - 115 = x

35 = x