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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) About Me  (Show Source):
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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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