Deepak bought a new video game. While he learned how to play, he played 6 games and had a combined score of −1,044 points. Write and find the value of an expression for the average number of points he lost in the first 6 games.
Marla has a piece of fabric. She cuts off 8 inches and makes a bow for each of the dogs she grooms. Today she groomed 12 dogs. Write and find the value of an expression for the change in the length of the fabric.