Question

1. the soccer team

the cougars soccer team scored a total of 36 goals this season. this was 9 more goals than they scored last season.
question: if ( g ) represents the number of goals they scored last season, which equation is correct?

1. a) ( g - 9 = 36 )
2. b) ( 9g = 36 )
3. c) ( g + 9 = 36 )
4. d) ( 36 + 9 = g )

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze the relationship

Let \( g \) be the goals last season. This season's goals (36) are 9 more than last season's, so \( g + 9 = 36 \).

Step2: Evaluate each option

• Option A: \( g - 9 = 36 \) implies last season's goals minus 9 is this season's, which is wrong.
• Option B: \( 9g = 36 \) implies 9 times last season's goals is this season's, wrong.
• Option C: \( g + 9 = 36 \) matches the relationship (last season's + 9 = this season's), correct.
• Option D: \( 36 + 9 = g \) implies this season's + 9 is last season's, wrong.

Answer:

C) \( g + 9 = 36 \)