Question

1. if you take the number of points the panthers football team scored in their first game, add the 21 points they scored in their second game, and double the total, you will get 62 total points. how many points did they score in their first game?

Explanation:

Step1: Define variable for first game

Let $x$ = points in first game.

Step2: Set up total points equation

Total = $2(x + 21) = 62$

Step3: Isolate the parenthetical term

Divide both sides by 2:
$x + 21 = \frac{62}{2} = 31$

Step4: Solve for x

Subtract 21 from both sides:
$x = 31 - 21$

Answer:

10