Question

In a basketball game, the Bulldogs make a total of 21 shots. Some of the shots are 2-point shots while others are 3-point shots. The Bulldogs score a total of 50 points. How many 3-point shots did they make?

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

let the shots of 3 point be x ...

than 2 point shots- 21-X

now 3x+2(21-X)=50

than X=8 .....

hence 8 is the answer

Answer 2

Given - Total shots : 21

Total points : 50

Find - Number of 3 point shots

Solution : Let us say that number of 2-point shots were x. So, number of 3-point shots will be (21-x).

Now, expressing the mentioned information in question in mathematical expression.

2x + 3(21-x) = 50

Solving it to find the value of x.

2x + 63 - 3x = 50

63 - 50 = 3x - 2x

x = 13

So, total 2-point shots were 13.

Now, total 3-point shots = 21 - 13

Total 3-point shots = 8

Thus, he made 8 3-point shots.