Question

A basketball team scored 78 points in their championship win over their rival. The team scored 25 baskets worth 2 points and made seven free throws. How many 3 point baskets did the team make?

Answer 1

25(2) + 7(1) + 3x = 78....x represents the number of 3 point shots
50 + 7 + 3x = 78
57 + 3x = 78
3x = 78 - 57
3x = 21
x = 21/3
x = 7....so there were 7 three-point shots made