Question

Juarez scored 32 points in a basketball game. He scored twice as many baskets worth 3 points than baskets worth 2 points. How many baskets did he score worth 3 points and how many did he score worth 2 points?

8 baskets worth 3 points each and 4 baskets worth 2 points each
6 baskets worth 3 points each and 7 baskets worth 2 points each
10 baskets worth 3 points each and 1 basket worth 2 points
4 baskets worth 3 points each and 10 baskets worth 2 points each

Answer 1

A

Explanation:

i took the test

Answer 2

8 baskets worth 3 points each and 4 baskets worth 2 points each

Explanation:

It is 8 baskets worth 3 points each and 4 baskets worth 2 points each because it says Juarez scored twice as many baskets worth 3 points than the baskets worth 2 points. 4 x 2 = 8

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6 baskets worth 3 points each and 7 baskets worth 2 points each : wrong because 7 x 2 = 14.

10 baskets worth 3 points each and 1 basket worth 2 points : wrong because 1 x 2 = 2.

4 baskets worth 3 points each and 10 baskets worth 2 points each: wrong because 10 x 2 = 40.