There are 10 teams in the Eagles Soccer League. Each team plays every other team twice per season, once at home and once away from home. Last season, 24 of the matches played were drawn. Of the others, 16 more were won by the home team than by the away team. How many matches were won by the home team last season?

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Donavan Mckinney

Advanced Placement (AP)

20 May, 09:46

There are 10 teams in the Eagles Soccer League. Each team plays every other team twice per season, once at home and once away from home. Last season, 24 of the matches played were drawn. Of the others, 16 more were won by the home team than by the away team. How many matches were won by the home team last season?

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Pirate · Answer 1

Answer: 41 home

I'm not sure if this is completely correct but, this is my work:

9*2 = 18

18*10 = 180

180/2 = 90

90-24 = 66

2x+16 = 66

2x=50

x=25

25+16 = 41

41 home 25 away