53 baskets were scored at the game. Jimmy scored 5 less than Trent. Trent and Justin scored the same amount. Evan scored ten more baskets than Trent. How many baskets did each boy get? Use algebra.

Question

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Answer 1

Let T = the number scored by Trent and Justin.

T - 5 + 2T + T + 10 = 53
4T + 5 = 53
4T = 48
T = 12

Answer 2

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Answer 3

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