Question

A basketball player scored 29 times during one game. she scored a total of 45 points, two for each two-point shot and one for each free throw. How many two-point shots did she make? How many free throws?

Answer 1

16 two pint shots and 13 free throws

Explanation:

Answer 2

x = 2 point shot

y = free throw

x +y = 29

x = 29-y

2x +y = 45

2(29-y) + y = 45

58 -2y +y = 45

58-y = 45

-y = -13

y = 13

29-13 = 16

16*2 = 32

16 two pint shots and 13 free throws