Question

In basketball, the number of points you score is given by

\[3x + 2y + 1z\] where
\[x\] is three-pointers,

\[y\] is two-pointers, and
\[z\] is free throws (one-pointers). What is the total number of points scored by a player who makes
\[3\] three-pointers,
\[5\] two-pointers, and
\[6\] free throws

Answer 1

The player has scored a total of 25 points by making 3 three-pointers, 5 two-pointers, and 6 free throws, using the formula 3x + 2y + z.

Step-by-step explanation:

To calculate the total number of points scored by a player who makes 3 three-pointers, 5 two-pointers, and 6 free throws, we use the formula 3x + 2y + z, where x is the number of three-pointers, y is the number of two-pointers, and z is the number of free throws. Plugging in the given values, we get:

3(3) + 2(5) + 1(6) = 9 + 10 + 6 = 25 points.

The player has scored a total of 25 points.