If there are x 1-pts, y 2-pts and z 3-pts, then we have
x+2y+3z = 92
x+y+z = 51
y = x+22
Now just grind it out.
A basketball team recently scored a total of 92 points on a combination of 2-point field goals, 3-point field goals, and 1-point foul shots. Altogether, the team made 51 baskets and 22 more 2-pointers than foul shots. How many shots of each kind were made?
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