Her team scored a total of 22+39 = 61 points. This is 8 points higher than the other team, so the other team scored 61-8 = 53 points.
As for which expression your teacher wants as the final answer, it will depend on how simplified you want it to be. You could have the following possible answers:
Other expressions may be possible as well.
The third one is NOT true. You're welcome, hope it helps!
Answer:
m = 6 7/8 or 55/8.
Step-by-step explanation:
6= m - 7/8
6 + 7/8 = m - 7/8 + 7/8
m = 6 7/8 or 55/8.
