Ben scored 5 points less than twice the number scored by Dunk Together they scored a total 43 points How many points were scored by each player?

Answer 1

To find the answer, set up an algebraic equation for the problem:

2x-5+x = 43

Now, solve the problem:

3x - 5 = 43 - Combined the x's on the left side

3x = 48 - Added 5 to both sides

x = 16 - Divided both sides by 3

Now, insert 16 in the equation in place of the x's:

2 x 16 -5 +16 = 43

32 - 5 + 16 = 43 - multiplied 2 x 16

27 + 16 = 43 - subtracted 5 from 32

43 = 43

Ben scored 27 points and Dunk scored 16 points.