Question #6407368Single Choice

Algebra-1

Question

Last season two running backs on the Steelers football team rushed a combined total of 1550 yards.  One rushed 4 times as many yards as the other.  Let x and y represent the number of yards each individual player rushed. Which system of equations could be used? 

Options

A
    x + y = 1550;y = 4x
B
    x + y = 1550;y = x + 4
C
    y - x = 1550;y = 4x
D
    y = 1550 + x;y = x + 4

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