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Question

The lakers scored a total of 80pts in a basketball game against the Bulls. The lakers made a total of 37 2-point and 3-point baskets. How many 2-point shots did the lakers make? How many 3-point shots did the lakers make?

Answer 1

Let x =# of 2 point shots and y = # of 3 point shots

x + y =37

2x + 3y = 80

It's a toss whether to use elimination or substitution:

I would multiply the 1st equation by 2 and subtract it from the 2nd equation and immediately get y = 6.

You can figure x.