Question

A basketball player scored 19 times during one game. He scared a total of 28 points, two for each two-point shot and one for each free throw. How many two-point shots did he make? How many free throws?

Answer 1

Answer: 10 free throws made, 9 two-point shots made

Explanation:

x=number of free throws

y=number of two-point shots

x+y=19

x+2y=28

solve by elimination

x+2y=28

-(x+y=19)

(Y=9

X=10)

Answer 2

Answer: 10 free throws made, 9 two-point shots made

Explanation:

x=number of free throws

y=number of two-point shots

x+y=19

x+2y=28

solve by elimination

x+2y=28

-(x+y=19)

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y=9

x=10