Question

A basketball player scored 36 times during one game. He scored a total of 59 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

29 and then 1 free shot

Explanation:

59 - 36 = 29 and 1 left so 1 free shot

Answer 2

59-36=23 11 two points and 1 free throw