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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?

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

so 79 + 20 = 99
User Robert Hafner
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Answer:

Steve scored 59 points

Explanation:

79 - 20 = x

79 - 20 = 59

x = 59

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