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The total points earned in the football game was 42. The Falcons earned 2/3 of that score. How many points did the other team score?

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Explanation:

other team earned 1/3,

42/1 * 2/3 = 84/3

so 84/3 is 28

then the Falcons = 28

so other team = total score - the Falcons

which is 42 - 28 = 14

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