Question

The total score in a football game was 31 points.

The winning team scored 19 points more than the losing team.
How many points did the winning team score?

Answer 1

25

Explanation:

First we need to create an equation. We’ll say the losing team scored x points. If the winning team scored 19 more, they would have x + 19 points. We know the total is 31 points, so we end up with x + x + 19 = 31, or 2x + 19 = 31. Subtract 19 from both sides to get 2x = 12. Divide both sides by 2, and get x = 6. To find out how much the winning team scored, which we know is x + 19, put 6 in for x and get 25.