make 2 equations using this info - SYSTEM OF EQUATIONS

Question

2 point field goal

3 point field goal

He made 21 shots

He scored 47 points

Answer 1

Hi Sophia, let x represent the 2-point shots and y represent the 3-point shots. Below are the equations.

Equation 1, total shots:

x + y = 21

Equation 2, total points:

2x + 3y = 47

System of equations to solve:

x + y = 21

2x + 3y = 47

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