Question

Activity

Brayden, Howard, and Vincent are on the football team. During a game, Brayden gains 1 less than 5 times the average number of yards gained per play during the game. Howard runs for 1 more than 5 times the average number of yards gained per play during the game. Vincent runs for 5 more than 4 times the average number of yards gained per play during the game.

Question:
Is it possible that all three players gained the same number of yards? Explain your response.

Answer 1

The equation for Brayden and Howard gaining the same number of yards has no solution. So, they could not have gained the same number of yards. Because Brayden and Howard could not have gained the same number of yards, all three could not have gained the same number of yards.

Explanation:

(This is straight from Edmentum)