Ryan's Hockey Points: Goals + Assists = 83

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In summary, "Ryan's Hockey Points" is the total number of points earned by a hockey player named Ryan, calculated by adding his goals and assists. This statistic is important for reflecting a player's offensive contribution to the team and can be used to compare players across different teams and eras.
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In hockey, the points a player scores is the sum of the goals scored and he assists.

In one session, Ryan scored 83 points. Ryan scored 21 fewer goals than assists.

a) Write a system of equations to represents the situation. State your variables.

b) How many goals and assists Ryan scored in one season?
 
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Let a be the number of assists, and g be the number of goals.

83 points total: a + g = 83
21 fewer goals than assists: g = a - 21

Finish it.
 

What is the significance of "Ryan's Hockey Points: Goals + Assists = 83"?

It represents the total number of points that Ryan has accumulated in hockey, which is a combination of his goals and assists.

How is "Ryan's Hockey Points" calculated?

"Ryan's Hockey Points" is calculated by adding together the number of goals and assists that Ryan has earned in his hockey career.

What is the purpose of combining goals and assists in "Ryan's Hockey Points"?

Combining goals and assists gives a more comprehensive representation of Ryan's overall performance and contribution to his team.

Is "Ryan's Hockey Points" a common measure in the sport of hockey?

Yes, "Ryan's Hockey Points" is a commonly used measure to evaluate a player's performance and contribution in hockey.

What is considered a high number of "Ryan's Hockey Points"?

The number of "Ryan's Hockey Points" can vary depending on the level of play, but generally anything over 50 points is considered a strong performance, and over 80 points is considered exceptional.

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