Question 677240
Let x = # of touchdowns Jake scored and y = # of touchdowns Bob scored


x+y = 16
y = 2x+1



x+y = 16


x+2x+1 = 16


3x+1 = 16


3x = 16-1


3x = 15


x = 15/3


x = 5


y = 2x+1


y = 2(5)+1


y = 10+1


y = 11


Answer:


Jake scored 5 touchdowns.


Bob scored 11 touchdowns.