Question

Brian made 5 free throws at basketball practice. Ethan scored 3 more than twice the number of free throws Brian made. What equation could be used to find the number of free throws, t, Ethan made?

Answer 1

Brian: 5

Ethan: 3 + 2x5

Explanation:

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Answer 2

t = 5(2) + 3

Explanation:

You want the t on the outside because that is what you are trying to figure out.

You take the five, multiply it by 2, and then add 3 to what you get. Then thats the answer.