SOLUTION: The Carolina Panthers scored 87 points. Of those 22 points were from free throws and the remaining 65 points were a result of 28 two and three point shots. How many baskets of each
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Question 234478: The Carolina Panthers scored 87 points. Of those 22 points were from free throws and the remaining 65 points were a result of 28 two and three point shots. How many baskets of each were made?
Answer by nyc_function(2741) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x + y = 87
2x + 3y = 28
You have a system of linear equations in two variables.
Can you finish now?
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