SOLUTION: Last season two running backs (Bob and Albert) on the Elm Grove Eagles football team rushed a combined total of 1550 yards. Bob rushed 4 times as many yards as Albert.

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Question 1072920: Last season two running backs (Bob and Albert) on the Elm Grove Eagles football team rushed a combined total of 1550 yards. Bob rushed 4 times as many yards as Albert.

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Answer by ikleyn(52810) About Me  (Show Source):
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Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Bob rushed 4x yards.
Albert rushed x yards.
The SUM of their rushed yards was 1550 yards.