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Joe made 15 points in a basketball game, 3 points are given for a long shot, 2 points given for a field goal, and 1 point is given for a free throw. In how many ways can Joe score 15 points?
My answer: 6 ways
is this correct or incorrect please help
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oh he said 1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1
that make 15, is it 15 ways? is that correct? u add it up
that make 15, is it 15 ways? is that correct? u add it up
plz answer
He also showed you two other possible combinations.
HOW CAN YOU FIND HOW MANY COMBINATIONS WITHOUT LISTING THEM OUT. I KNOW THAT YOU CAN MULTIPLY IT IN DESCENDING ORDER LIKE 4*3*2*1 BUT I DON'T KNOW HOW FOR THIS PROBLEM