Question

Nicole is a high school basketball player. In a particular game, she made some three point shots and some two point shots. Nicole scored a total of 30 points and made 5 more three point shots than two point shots. Graphically solve a system of equations in order to determine the number of three point shots made, x, and the number of two point shots made, y

Answer 1

Answer:

the point of interception is (8,3)

Step-by-step explanation:

The x variable represents the number of three point shots made and the y variable represents the number of two point shots made. Since the lines intersect at the point (8,3) we can say:

Nicole made 8 three point shots and 3 two point shots.