Question

Stephen Curry's record during the 2017 - 2018 NBA final game is made up of 2-point shots and 3-points.

His total points scored for the final game was 45 points with 19 shots made. How many 2-point shots did

he make? How many 3-point shots did he make?

2-Pointers:

3-Pointers:

Answer 1

x = 12 ( two points shots )

y = 7 ( three points shots )

Explanation:

Let´s call "x" two points shots, and "y" three points shots, then

x + y = 19

2*x + 3*y = 45

We have to solve a two-equation system for x and y

y = 19 - x

2*x + 3 * ( 19 - x ) = 45

2*x + 57 - 3*x = 45

- x = 45 - 57

-x = - 12

x = 12

And y = 19 - 12

y = 7