A basketball player scored 27 times during one game. He scored a total of 51 ​points, two for each field goal and one for each free throw. How many field goals did he​ make? How many free​ throws?

Answer 1

x + y + 27 multiply by 2

2x +2y =54 subtract the total points equation

2x + y = 51

y = 3 free throws

x =27-3 = 24 field goals