Lyle shot three times as many baskets as Cliff, while Kyle shot 12 more baskets than Cliff. If Lyle and Kyle shot the same number of baskets, how many baskets did each one of them shoot?
x = Lyle's # baskets (also Kyle's # baskets)
1/3x = Cliff's # baskets
Kyle's number of baskets = Cliff's + 12
SO:
x = Cliff's + 12 and CLiff's = 1/3x
x= 1/3x + 12
2/3x =12
x = 12 (3/2)
X=18 = Lyle's and Kyle's # Cliff's = 1/3x = 1/3(18) = 6
