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Write an equation showing the relationship between the number of baskets (b) made from outside the three-point line and the number of points scored (p).

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P=3b
P(points scored) 3(three point line) B(baskets)
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p=3b

p is the total number of points scored. Since there are 3 points being scored, you multiply that by the number of baskets made, b.
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