Question

Suppose the TRMS basketball team scored 78 points by 2-point and 3-point baskets only. If 35 total baskets were made, how many 2-point and 3-point baskets were scored?

Answer 1

the number of 2 point and number of 3 point be 27 and 8 respectively

Explanation:

Let us assume the number of 2 point be x

And, the number of 3 point be y

Now according to the question

2x + 3y = 78

x + y = 35

Multiply by 2 in equation (2)

2x + 3y = 78

2x + 2y = 70

y = 8

So,

x = 35 - 8

= 27

Hence, the number of 2 point and number of 3 point be 27 and 8 respectively