Question

Skylar and Wyatt both play soccer. Wyatt scored 2 times as many goals as Skylar. Together they scored 15 goals. Could Skyler have scored 3 goals? Why or why not?
No, because 3(2) + 3 ≠ 15.
No, because 3(2) ≠ 15.
Yes, because 3 goals is less than the total number of goals scored.
Yes, because 3 goals is less than the number of goals Wyatt scored.

Answer 1

Answer:

No, because 3(2)+3 not equal to 15

Step-by-step explanation:

let the goals of Skylar be x

goals of wyatt be y

y=2x

x+y=15

3x=15

x=5

y=10