Question

A basketball coach had her team practice free throws. The team attempted 308 free throws altogether. They made 6 times as many free throws as they missed. How many free throws did the team miss?

Answer 1

Let the number missed = x

They made 6 times that amount which would be 6x

The total of missed and made is 308:

X + 6x = 308

Combine like terms

7x = 308

Divide both sides by 7

X = 44

They missed 44