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The basketball coach made up a game where each player takes 10 shots at the basket. For every basket made, the player gains 10 points. For every basket missed, the player loses 15 points. The player with the highest score sank 7 baskets and missed 3. What was the highest score?

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# of baskets made: 7

# of baskets missed: 3

every basket made: 10pt

every basket missed: -15pt

7(10)+(-15)(3)
70+(-45)
70-45
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