SOLUTION: In a basketball game, Phil scored three times as many points as Fred. Together they combined to score 56 points. How many points did Phil score?
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Question 754668: In a basketball game, Phil scored three times as many points as Fred. Together they combined to score 56 points. How many points did Phil score?
Answer by Cromlix(4381) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Phil = 3x: Fred = x
3x + x = 56 points
4x = 56 points
x = 14 points
Phil scored 3x 14 = 42 points
Fred scored 14 points.
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