T4T Gr 3 C3 task- From 100 to 0

This task is from Tools4NCTeachers. Students explore a task where they play a game related to two-digit subtraction. This is remixable. 

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Austin and Matthew were playing a game called 100 to 0. To play the game, you roll a pair of dice to make a number. Example: If you roll a pair of dice a get 2 and 6 you could create the number 26 or 62. 

All players start with 100 at the beginning of the game. You subtract the number rolled from your number. To win, you have to end up with exactly 0. If you roll more than the number you need to have 0, you lose your turn.

The list shows what each child rolled in the game. Which student won the game? Prove your answer.

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