Question

A variable is when we try to find an unknown (x)

Josh scored 79 points. This is 20 points less than Steve. How many points did Steve score?

Answer 1

it’s 99 points cause josh scored 79 which was 20 points LESS , this means steve has 20 points MORE

so 79 + 20 = 99

Answer 2

Steve scored 59 points

Explanation:

79 - 20 = x

79 - 20 = 59

x = 59