Question

Points to win

Ralph needs 89 points to win a
game. He already has 5 points. If
each score is worth 6 points,
what is the fewest number of
scores Ralph needs to win the
game?
p scores
6
Points for each score
scores
(Type a whole number.)

Answer 1

x=14

Explanation:

first set it up as 5+6x=89

next subtract 5 from itself and 89 making 6x=84

for the last step divide 6 by itself and divide 84÷6 to get x=14