A sports team earns 2 points for each win, 0 points for each loss, and 1 point for each tie. How many points does the team earn for 9 wins, 3 losses and 4 ties?
, 2014
Pick one
Solution
The team earns 2 points for each win, so 9 wins earns points.
The team earns 0 points for each loss, so 3 losses earns points.
The team earns 1 point for each tie, so 4 ties earns 4 points.
In total, the team earns points.
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