A field goal is 3 points and the extra point after a touchdown is 1 point. a player made 21 field goals and extra point kicks for 49 points. Find the number of field goals and extra points that he made.

FG= x
extra point =y

=49
x+y=49

did i set up the equation correctly

1 answer

you need an equation for the number of plays and the points for them:

x+y = 21
3x+y = 49