Question

The number Of years that Brad has been on the soccer team is two less than five times a number of years that Scott has. In total the boys have been on the soccer team for 10 years. how long has brad Been on the soccer team

Answer 1

Answer:

8 years

Step-by-step explanation:

Let number of years of Brad be x

Let number of years of Scott be y

x = 5y - 2

x + y = 10

But, x = 5y - 2

5y - 2 + y = 10

6y = 12

y = 2

x = 5y - 2 = 10 - 2

x = 8

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