Since we’ve been given a ratio, 3:8, we can convert that into a fraction and form an equation from it:
= 
The reason the numerator on the second fraction is 27/3 is because the team scored 27 points, not 27 baskets.
Simplify (Also replace the ? with an unknown variable):
= 
Cross multiply:
3*n = 9*8
Simplify:
3n = 72
Divide both sides by 3:
n = 24
The team had 33 three point tries, 9 successes, and 24 fails.
-T.B.
Xy - x - y + 1
explanation: distribute (x-1)(y-1) —> x(y-1) - 1 (y-1) —> xy - x - 1(y-1) —> xy - x - y + 1
Answer:
6, -4
Step-by-step explanation:
abs(-1+x)=5
-1+x=5 and -1+x=-5
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-1+x=5
x=5-(-1)=5+1=6
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-1+x=-5
x=-5-(-1)=-5+1=-4