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10 October, 06:28

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?

A: No, because 3 (2) + 3 ≠ 15.

B: No, because 3 (2) ≠ 15.

C: Yes, because 3 goals is less than the total number of goals scored.

D: Yes, because 3 goals is less than the number of goals Wyatt scored.

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  1. 10 October, 06:44
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    A: No, because 3 (2) + 3 ≠ 15.

    Step-by-step explanation:

    S = skylar 2S=wyatt

    S + 2S=15

    3S=15

    S=5

    Skylar 5 goals Wyatt 10 goals

    5 + (2*5) = 5+10 = 15
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