Question 1159405
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x 3-point shots and (18-x) 2-point shots.


Total points equation


    3x + 2*(18-x) = 42   points.


Simplify and find x


    3x + 36 - 2x = 42

    3x - 2x      = 42 - 36

     x           = 6.


<U>ANSWER</U>.  6 3-point shots and the rest, 18-6 = 12 2-point shots.


<U>CHECK</U>.  6*3 + 2*12 = 18 + 24 = 42 total points.    ! Precisely correct !
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