Problema Solution
The Cubs have won 44 baseball games and have lost 65 games. They have 53 games remaining. At least how many of the remaining 53 games must the Cubs win to have a winning season? (A winning season means they win more than 50% of their games.)
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let x = the number of games the Cubs need to win to have a winning season
(65 + x)/(44 + 65 + 53) >= 0.50
by solving we find
x >= 16
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the Cubs need to win at least 16 games more.