At their last practice, the basketball team shot free throws for 17 minutes, ran for 12 minutes, and then passed the ball for 16 minutes.
For how many minutes was the team practicing? Explain how you got your answer.
The team was practicing for 45 minutes.
To find out, you simply add up the amount of time they spent on each activity:
17 minutes of free throws + 12 minutes of running + 16 minutes of passing = 45 minutes of practice.