The Lakers recently scored 81 points. Their points came from 2 and 3 point baskets. If they made 39

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  1. math_celebrity

    math_celebrity Administrator Staff Member

    The Lakers recently scored 81 points. Their points came from 2 and 3 point baskets. If they made 39 baskets total, how many of each basket did they make?

    Let x = 2 point baskets and y = 3 point baskets. We have the following given equations:
    1. x + y = 39
    2. 2x + 3y = 81
    Using our simultaneous equations calculator, we get:
    x = 36 <-- 2 point baskets
    y = 3 <-- 3 point baskets

    To confirm our work:
    1. 36 + 3 = 39
    2. 2(36) + 3(3) = 72 + 9 = 81
     

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