Question

Sadie and Connor both play soccer. Connor scored 2 times as many goals as Sadie. Together they scored 9 goals. Could Sadie have scored 4 goals? Why or why not?

A. Yes, because 4 goals is less than the total number of goals scored.
B. Yes, because 4 goals is less than the number of goals Connor scored.
C. No, because 4(2) ≠ 9
D. No, because 4(2) + 4 ≠ 9

Answer 1

Answer: D - No, because 4(2) + 4 ≠ 9

Step-by-step explanation: Sadie must have scored 3 goals. This is the only number successfully completing the formula.

3(2) + 3 = 9