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. (2 points)
The team was practicing for a total of 45 minutes.
To get this answer, simply add up the time spent on each activity: 17 minutes shooting free throws + 12 minutes running + 16 minutes passing the ball = 45 minutes total practicing.