Question

The table shows the breakdown of the points scored in last week's basketball game.

a. Write a linear expression in simplest form to represent the total field goal points scored in the first two quarters.

b. Write a linear expression in simplest form to represent the total points scored in the game

Answer 1

a. Total field goal points scored in the first two quarters, in simplest linear expression form is: 3x - 4.

b. The total points scored in the game, in simplest linear expression form is: 6x - 1.

a. The goal points scored in the first two quarters are expressed in linear forms as: 2x - 6 and x + 2.

The total field goal points in the first two quarters = 2x - 6 + x + 2

Add like terms

3x - 4

b. The total points scored in the game = 2x - 6 + x + 2 + 2x + x - 6 + 9

Add like terms and simplify the expression

2x - 6 + x + 2 + 2x + x - 6 + 9

6x - 1

Explanation: