Question
At their last practice, the basketball team shot free throws for 17 minutes, ran for 12 minutes, and then passed the ball for 16 minutes.
For how many minutes was the team practicing
For how many minutes was the team practicing
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To find the total time the basketball team spent practicing, we need to add the time spent on each activity together.
The time spent on each activity is:
- Free throws: 17 minutes
- Running: 12 minutes
- Passing: 16 minutes
Now, we will add these times together:
\[
17 + 12 + 16
\]
Calculating step-by-step:
1. \(17 + 12 = 29\)
2. \(29 + 16 = 45\)
Thus, the total time the team was practicing is:
\[
\text{Total practice time} = 45 \text{ minutes}
\]
Therefore, the basketball team practiced for **45 minutes**.
The time spent on each activity is:
- Free throws: 17 minutes
- Running: 12 minutes
- Passing: 16 minutes
Now, we will add these times together:
\[
17 + 12 + 16
\]
Calculating step-by-step:
1. \(17 + 12 = 29\)
2. \(29 + 16 = 45\)
Thus, the total time the team was practicing is:
\[
\text{Total practice time} = 45 \text{ minutes}
\]
Therefore, the basketball team practiced for **45 minutes**.