Let x represent the number of passes thrown to the left side of the field

Right:2x

Center:x+2

Total:x+2x+x+2=50

4x+2=50

4x=48

x=<<12=12>>12 passes

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A quarterback throws 50 passes in one game.  He throws twice as many passes to the right of the field than he does to the left of the field.  He throws 2 more passes to the center of the field than he did to the left.  How many passes did he throw to the left side of the field?
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A quarterback throws 50 passes in one game.  He throws twice as many passes to the right of the field than he does to the left of the field.  He throws 2 more passes to the center of the field than he did to the left.  How many passes did he throw to the left side of the field?
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