A field goal is 3 points and the extra point after a touchdown is 1 point.

Question

A field goal is 3 points and the extra point after a touchdown is 1 point. In a recent post-season, Adam Vinatieri of the Indianapolis Colts made a total of 21 field goals and the extra point kicks for 49 points. Find the number of the field goals and extra points that he made.

 

This problem is elimination using multipcation

 

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Answer 1

f = number of field goals

e = extra point kicks

 

f + e = 21

3f + 1e = 49

 

Subtracting the top from bottom

 

2f = 28

f = 14

 

He make 14 field goals and 7 extra point kicks.