The meridian girls basketball team scored a total of 80 points in a basketball game. Meridian made a total of 37 two point and three point baskets. How many two point shots and three point shots did they make?
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The meridian girls basketball team scored a total of 80 points in a basketball game.
Meridian made a total of 37 two point and three point baskets.
How many two point shots and three point shots did they make?
A + B = 37 ==>> A = 37 – B Substitute this into
2A + 3B = 80 the other equation.
(2)(37 – B) + 3B = 80
74 – 2B + 3B = 80
B = 6 3-pt shots made
A + B = 37
A + 6 = 37
A = 31 2-pt shots made
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