The basketball team score points by making baskets work different numbers of points during a game the team made six baskets worth 3 points each The teammate 21 baskets worth 2 points each The team scored 16 points by making baskets worth 1 point each The equation can be used to find p the total number of points the basketball team score during the game p equals 6 (3) + 21(2) + 16

Answer 1

To find the total number of points \( p \) the basketball team scored during the game, you can use the given equation:

\[ p = 6(3) + 21(2) + 16 \]

Now, let's calculate it step by step:

1. Calculate the points from the baskets worth 3 points: \[ 6(3) = 18 \]

2. Calculate the points from the baskets worth 2 points: \[ 21(2) = 42 \]

3. The points from the baskets worth 1 point are already given as: \[ 16 \]

Now, add all these points together: \[ p = 18 + 42 + 16 \]

Calculating that gives: \[ p = 76 \]

Therefore, the total number of points scored by the basketball team during the game is \( \boxed{76} \).