How many three-point field goals must Tim kick in his next game to average six points per game?

To determine how many three-point field goals Tim needs to kick to average six points per game, we start by understanding the relationship between points scored and the average. An average is calculated by dividing the total points scored by the number of games played.

If Tim aims to average six points per game, we need to figure out how many field goals contribute to that average. Each three-point field goal contributes three points to his total score.

To achieve this average over one game, we can set up the equation:

Total points = Average points per game × Number of games.

In this case, if we assume Tim plays just one game, his total points must equal six points (since 6 points per game multiplied by 1 game equals 6 points).

Now, since each successful three-point field goal earns him 3 points, we can calculate how many three-point field goals Tim needs to reach six points:

6 points / 3 points per field goal = 2 three-point field goals.

However, if he plays multiple games and is trying to maintain an average of six points across those games, the total number of games would alter the number of required field goals depending on previous games. However, the question implies he might need to