Question

The number of years that Brad has been on the soccer team is two less than five times the 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

2 years

Explanation:

let x be the years Scott has been on the team

5x - 2 is the year Brad has been on the team

The total years they have been on the team is 10

x + 5x - 2 = 10

6x = 12

x = 2

∴ Brad has been on the team for 2 years.