Solve the problem.
-A basketball player scored 24 points in a game. The number of three-point field goals the player made was 14 less than three times the number of free throws (each worth 1 point). Twice the number of two-point field goals the player made was 15 more than the number of three-point field goals made. Find the number of free-throws, two-point field goals, and three-point field goals that the player made in the game.
A)5 free throws; 8 two-point field goals; 1 three-point field goals
B)5 free throws; 9 two-point field goals; 3 three-point field goals
C)6 free throws; 8 two-point field goals; 4 three-point field goals
D)5 free throws; 1 two-point field goals; 8 three-point field goals

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The player made 5 free throws, 8 two-point field goals, and 1 three-point field goal. This can be determined by setting up equations based on the information given and solving them.

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