Question

At a basketball game, a team made 53 successful shots. They were a combination of 1- and 2-point

shots. The team scored 88 points in all. Write and solve a system of equations to find the number of
each type of shot.

Answer 1

35 two pointers, 18 one pointers

Explanation:

equations:

x + y = 53

x + 2y = 88

solving them:

y = 35

x = 18