Question

The basketball team scored a total

of 80 points, all off of 2-point
baskets and 3-point baskets (no
they didn't make any free throws). If
six 3-point baskets were made, find
the number of 2-point baskets
made.

Answer 1

31 2-point baskets were made

Explanation:

We can find how many of the 80 points were made with 2-point baskets by subtracting all the points gained through 3-point baskets. Since there are six 3-point baskets:

# of points through 2-point baskets = 80 - 6(3) = 80 - 18 = 62

To find the number of 2-point baskets that were made, divide the points by the worth of the basket:

# of 2-point baskets made = 62/2 = 31

Answer 2

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Answer:

31

Explanation:

6×3 = 18 of the 80 points were from 3-point baskets, so the remaining 62 points were 2-point baskets.

62 = 2b

62/2 = b = 31

31 2-point baskets were made.