1. **State the problem:** Mitchell has scored 51 points so far this season. He plans to score 27 points in each of the next 7 games. If he does, he will break the record by 1 point. We need to find the total points that break the record by 1 point. 2. **Define variables:** Let $p$ be the total points scored in the next 7 games. 3. **Calculate points in next 7 games:** Since he scores 27 points per game for 7 games, use multiplication: $$p = 7 \times 27$$ Calculate: $$p = 189$$ 4. **Calculate total points after 7 games:** Add the points already scored (51) to the points in the next 7 games: $$m = 51 + p = 51 + 189$$ Calculate: $$m = 240$$ 5. **Interpretation:** Mitchell will break the record by 1 point if he scores a total of $240$ points. **Final answer:** $240$ points will break the record by 1 point.