To answer the item, we let x be the number of 2-point baskets and y be the 3-point basket, respectively. The system of linear equations that would allow us to express the given mathematically is,
x + y = 37
2x + 3y = 80
To determine the values of the variables, express x of the first equation in terms of y.
x = 37 - y
Substituting this to the second equation,
2(37 - y) + 3y = 80
The value of y from the equation is 6.
x = 37 - 6 = 31
Answer: 31 two-point baskets
