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Pete played in two basketball games. He scored 4 fewer points in the second game than he scored in the first. He scored 12 points in the second game. How many points did he score in the first game?

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Answer:

16

Step-by-step explanation:

12+4=16

12 being the number he scored in the second game, and four being the ones he added to said score in the first game.

User Stefano Zanini
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Hello!

Pete scored 16 points in the first game!

Step-by-step explanation:

He scored 4 fewer, meaning less, and he had 12. We will add 12+4, which equals 16 !

Hope I helped you! Have a great day!❤

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