Let's call the number of wins " W ", and the number of losses " L ".
There are 96 games altogether, so.... W + L = 96
The number of wins is 15 more than twice the number of losses, so.... W = 15 + 2L
W + L = 96
We can substitute 15 + 2L in for W since W = 15 + 2L .
15 + 2L + L = 96
Subtract 15 from both sides.
2L + L = 96 - 15
Combine like terms.
3L = 81
Divide both sides by 3 .
L = 27
They lost 27 of the games.
Remember, there are 96 games total... W + L = 96 → W = 96 - L = 96 - 27 = 69
They won 69 of the games.