Question

Solve the following word problem
either algebraically or using determinants
Be sure to show all your work
including your let statements steps, units etc. During one play off season, the Edmonton
Oilers played 15 games before being eliminated if they won 7
games more than they lost
(and there were no tie games)
how many games were won & last?​

Answer 1

Answer:

won 11 games and lost 4 games

Step-by-step explanation:

Let "x" be a number of lost games, then (x + 7) is a number of games being win. Total number of games is 15

x + x + 7 = 15 ⇔ 2x + 7 = 15 ⇒ x = 4

They won 11 games and lost 4 games.