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.

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Turbo

10 June, 07:49

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Deacon Buck · Answer 1

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