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Question 5 • Grade 7 Mathematics

Juarez scored 32 points in a basketball game. He scored twice as many baskets worth 3 points than baskets worth 2 points. How many baskets did he score worth 3 points and how many did he score worth 2 points?

Answer
A
8 baskets worth 3 points each and 4 baskets worth 2 points each
B
10 baskets worth 3 points each and 1 basket worth 2 points
C
6 baskets worth 3 points each and 7 baskets worth 2 points each
D
4 baskets worth 3 points each and 10 baskets worth 2 points each

Explanation

Let x be the number of 2-point baskets. Then the number of 3-point baskets is 2x. The total points are 2x + 3(2x) = 8x, so 8x = 32 and x = 4. Juarez scored 4 baskets worth 2 points and 8 baskets worth 3 points, which is choice A.

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