johncasella
johncasella johncasella
  • 17-03-2020
  • Mathematics
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Jennifer and Amy ran a total of 26 miles. Jennifer ran 8 more miles
than Amy. How many miles did each person run?

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TenzinTsesang
TenzinTsesang TenzinTsesang
  • 17-03-2020

Answer:

Amy ran 9 miles.

Jennifer ran 17 miles.

Step-by-step explanation:

26-8=18

18/2=9

9+8=17

Amy ran 9 miles.

Jennifer ran 17 miles.

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siennamontague siennamontague
  • 17-03-2020

Answer:

Amy ran 9 miles, Jennifer ran 17 miles

Step-by-step explanation:

x+(x+8)=26

2x+8=26

2x+8(-8)=26(-8)

2x=18

2x/2=18/2

x=9

Amy =x(9)

Jennifer= x+8(17)

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