Question

(04.01 LC)

In a football game, Kingston can make a touchdown worth 6 points or a safety worth 2 points. Kingston scored a total of 16 points. Let x represent the number of touchdowns and y represent the number of safeties. Which equation can be used to model the situation?

A
x + y = 16

B
2x + 6y = 16

c
6x + 2y = 16

d
16x − 6y = 2

Answer 1

Answer: C

Explanation:

Touchdown worth 6 points (6X)

Safety worth 2 points (2Y)

Total (=16)

so

6x + 2y = 16