basketballteam scored 110 points.5 freethrows worth 1 point.remainder of points came from 2 & 3 pts

110 points total, number of baskets totaled 45, 5-1 point free throws. how many 2 and 3 point baskets did they make?
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Deduct 5 freethrows from 110=105.
A=no. of 2-pt baskets, B=no. of 3-pt baskets.
2A+3B=105, A+B=45.
2A+2B=90 (double second equation)
Subtract: B (3-pt baskets)=15, so A (2-pt baskets)=30.
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