SOLUTION: Max made 12 shots in the basketball game. All were either 2 or 3 point shots. If he scored 28 points, how many of each did he make?

Question 823796: Max made 12 shots in the basketball game. All were either 2 or 3 point shots. If he scored 28 points, how many of each did he make?
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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x + y = 12
2x + 3y = 28
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answer:
x= two-pointers = 8
y= three-pointers = 4
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