henry play basketball in high school

Question

Henry is a high school basketball player. In a particular game, he made some free throws (worth one point each) and some two point shots. Henry made a total of 9 shots altogether and scored a total of 16 points. Determine the number of free throws Henry made and the number of two point shots he made.

Answer 1

x=free throws

y=one point shots

x=9-y

1x+2y=16

9-y+2y=16

y+9=16

y=7

x=2