define var., create inequality: games to win for 75% wins

[dedwards]

i need help with this problem.
Define a variable and create an inequality. Then solve. A local summer baseball team plays 20 games each season. So far, they have won 9 and lost 2. How many more games must they win this season to win atleast 75% of all their games?

 

[mmm4444bot]

Re: defining varible and creating inequality

i need help with this problem.

Hi DEdwards:

I need help, too. I need help understanding where you are stuck because you have not posted any work.

Let's start with the following step.

Please show me your calculation of HOW MANY GAMES represent 75% of the total games played.

We'll go from there.

Cheers,

~ Mark