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Did you know that you can solve problems involving multiple people and basketball shots by using simple math? In the given scenario, Max shot three times as many baskets as Weber, and Austin shot 12 more baskets than Weber. However, if Max and Austin shot the same number of baskets, this means that Max's and Austin's baskets combined are equal to Weber's total baskets. By setting up equations, we can find the solution. Let's call the number of baskets Weber shot as 'W'. Since Max shot three times as many baskets, Max shot 3W baskets. Additionally, Austin shot 12 more baskets than Weber, so Austin shot W + 12 baskets. Now, to find the total number of baskets, we add up Max's, Austin's, and Weber's baskets, which gives us: 3W + W + 12 + W = 5W + 12. Since Max and Austin shot the same number of baskets, this is equal to Weber's total number of baskets. So, we have the equation 5W + 12 = W. Solving this equation, we find that W = 4. Therefore, Weber shot 4 baskets, Max shot 3 times as many, which is 12 baskets, and Austin shot 12 more than Weber, making it a total of 16 baskets.
