SOLUTION: A basketball seen recently scored a total of 93 points on a combination of 2 point field goals. 3 point field goals and 1 point foul shots also gather the team may 53 baskets and
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Question 1126382: A basketball seen recently scored a total of 93 points on a combination of 2 point field goals. 3 point field goals and 1 point foul shots also gather the team may 53 baskets and 18 more two pointers Than foul shots. How many shots of each kind were made ? Answer by greenestamps(13203) (Show Source):
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The conditions are impossible; they lead to a negative number of 1-point free throws.
x 3-pointers
y 1-pont foul shots
(y+18) 2-point shots
35 total shots 93 points total
Solving the pair of equations gives 21 3-point shots, 16 2-point shots, and -2 1-point foul shots.
