How do I set this up?
In a basketball game, a player has scored 37 points on a total of 17 baskets consisting of 2-pointers and 3-pointers. How many of each basket has he scored?

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How do I set this up? 
In a basketball game, a player has scored 37 points on a total of 17 baskets consisting of 2-pointers and 3-pointers. How many of each basket has he scored?

anonymous · Answer

Let x = the number of 2 pointers.  Let y = the number of 3 pointers

So you have 

x+y=17
3x+2y=37

anonymous · Answer

Is it okay if I have 2x+3y=37 written down instead?

anonymous · Answer

You are correct. Sorry, I'm multitasking.

x+y=17
2x+3y=37

anonymous · Answer

Would the answer be: 
2-pointers:14
3-pointers: 3

anonymous · Answer

You got it.

anonymous · Answer

Thank you for your help :)