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Jerry's basketball team makes 40 baskets for a total of 92 points in a basketball game. some of the baskets are worth 2 points, and some are worth 3 points. how many 3-pointers did jerry's team make?

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x = 2 pointers, y = 3 pointers

x + y = 40......x = 40 - y
2x + 3y = 92

2(40 - y) + 3y = 92
80 - 2y + 3y = 92
-2y + 3y = 92 - 80
y = 12 <=== Jerry's team made 12 three point shots

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