Question

The number of years that Justin has been on the soccer team is 2 less that 5

times the number of years Caine has been on the team. In total, the boys
have been on the soccer team for 10 years. How long has Justin been on
the soccer team?

Answer 1

2 years.

Explanation:

Justin

________

(x)

Caine = 5x-2

x+5x-2+10

x=2 Justin has been on the team for 2 years.

5x-2 = 5(2)-2=8

Justin = 2

Caine = 8

8+2=10