Question

John and Alex blade in hockey tournament in soccer a total of 23 goals. Alex scored one less than twice as many has John. how many goals did each score?

Answer 1

Let's assign John and Alex's points a variable.

John's Points: 2x-1

Alex Points: x

Now, let's set up an equation.

x+2x-1=23

Simplify.

3x-1=23

3x=23+1=24

3x=24

Now, to find x, or Alex's score, we divide.

24/3=8

Alex's Points= 8
Johns Points= (8*2)-1=15

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