Question

Ella and Kate played basketball last year. Ella scored 16 points per game. Kate's total points for the season were 22 less than Ella's. The following expression shows Kate's total points: 16z-22 In the expression what does the variable z represent?

Answer 1

In the given, it is stated that Ella scored 16 points per game and that the total points of Kate were 22 less than Ella's.

If we wish to get Kate's total points and letting x as the total number of games and y as the total points, then
y = 16x - 22

Therefore, z = x, and z is the total number of games.

Answer 2

The total number of games!