Question

In the 1918 season, Ty Cobb had 19 doubles, 14 triples, and 3 home runs out of a total of 161 base hits. How many singles did Ty Cobb get in the 1918 season?

Answer 1

69

Explanation:

Ty Cobb has hit 161-19 doubles, 14 triples, and 3 home runs so it's 161-19x2-14x3-3x4 which is equal to 161-92=69, so the answer is 69

Answer 2

Answer: 125

Work Shown:

• x = number of singles = unknown
• y = number of doubles = 19
• z = number of triples = 14
• w = number of home runs = 3

x+y+z+w = total number of hits

x+19+14+3 = 161

x+36 = 161

x = 161-36

x = 125