Question

test practice 13. open response the table shows the scores of two teams in a trivia challenge at the end of the first half. how many more points did the huskies score than the bobcats? (table: team - bobcats, points earned: 2x - 7; team - huskies, points earned: 5x - 3)

Explanation:

Step1: Define the point difference

Let $D$ = Huskies score - Bobcats score
$D = (5x - 3) - (2x - 7)$

Step2: Simplify the expression

Combine like terms for $x$ and constants
$D = 5x - 3 - 2x + 7 = (5x-2x) + (-3+7) = 3x + 4$

Answer:

$3x + 4$