Solve Using a System of Three Linear Equations

question 101

Multiple Choice

Solve using a system of three linear equations.
-A basketball player scored 32 points in a game. The number of three-point field goals the player made was 24 less than three times the number of free throws (each worth 1 point) . Twice the number of two-point field goals
The player made was 11 more than the number of three-point field goals made. Find the number of free-throws,
Two-point field goals, and three-point field goals that the player made in the game.

• A)9 free throws; 7 two-point field goals; 3 three-point field goals
• B)9 free throws; 3 two-point field goals; 7 three-point field goals
• C)10 free throws; 7 two-point field goals; 6 three-point field goals
• D)9 free throws; 8 two-point field goals; 5 three-point field goals

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