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LeBron and Linear Equations

Adapted from tomstinson / NBA and Linear Equations

A basketball player scores either through making 2-point shots, 3-point shots or free throws. The point system works as follows:
Free throws = 1 point each
2-point shots = 2 points each
3-point shots = 3 points each

Now let's use some real data from game 7 of NBA Finals 2013. In that game, LeBron scored 37 points. He made 8 free throws and the number of 3-point shots he made is 5. How many 2-point shots did he make?

Number of 2-point shots = shots

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Aligned with Common Core:
7.EE.4 - Linear equations
7.NS.3 - Real world problem involving 4 operations

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Model this situation as follows:
Number of free throws + 2 × number of 2-point shots + 3 × number of 3-point shots = Score

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Get smart about NBA stats. Aligned with Common Core Math 7.EE.4 (linear equations) and 7.NS.3 (real world problem involving 4 operations).

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