Question

Kendall scored 3 times as many points as Abdul scored in a basketball game. Otis scored 5 more points than Abdul scored. The three players scored 45 points all together. How many points did each player score?

Answer 1

If abdul scored 10 points, then kendall scored 30 points and otis scored 15. = 55
If abdul scored 7 points, then kendall scored 21 points and otis scored 12 = 40
If abdul scored 8 points, then kendall scored 24 points and otis scored 13 = 45

It's kinda a trial and error type thing. Start with an easy number like 10 and work your way up or down...

Does that make sense?

Answer 2

let abdoul scored =x point

Answer 3

kendell=3*x

Answer 4

ottis=x+5

Answer 5

sum of their point = 45
x+3x+x+5=45

Answer 6

5x+5=45

Answer 7

subtract 5 from both side

Answer 8

5x=40

Answer 9

divide both side by 5

Answer 10

x=40/5=8

Answer 11

abdul=8

Answer 12

kendell=3*8

Answer 13

ottis=8+5