Question

An NHL hockey player has 59 goals so far in a season. What are the possible numbers of additional goals the player can score to match or break the NHL record of 92 goals in a season?

Answer 1

To match or break the NHL record of 92 goals in a season, the player needs to score at least 93 goals. Currently, the player has scored 59 goals, so the number of additional goals they can score is 34 goals.

Step-by-step explanation:

To match or break the NHL record of 92 goals in a season, the player needs to score at least 93 goals. Currently, the player has scored 59 goals, so the number of additional goals they can score is:

93 - 59 = 34 goals

Therefore, the possible numbers of additional goals the player can score to match or break the NHL record is 34 goals.

Answer 2

33 additional goals

Step-by-step explanation:

59+g is greater than or equal to 92 subtract 59 from both sides leaving the answer g is greater than or equal to 33