document.write( "Question 1172612: The total score in an Iona Prep basketball game was 92 points. This was a combination of 2 point shots and 3 point shots. There were a total of 43 scoring events. How many were 2 point shots and how many were 3 point shots? \n" ); document.write( "

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document.write( "    2x + 3*(43-x) = 92  points, in total.\r\n" );
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document.write( "From the equation,\r\n" );
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document.write( "    x =  = 37.\r\n" );
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document.write( "ANSWER.  37 2-point shots and  43-37 = 6 3-point shots.\r\n" );
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document.write( "CHECK.  37*2 + 6*3 = 92 points. in total.  ! Correct !\r\n" );
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