Question

Write and solve an equation for the situation. Jamal and Keisha went running. Keisha ran 2.4 miles more than Jamal. If Keisha ran 8.5 miles, how many miles did Jamal run?

A. 2.4 + 8.5 = m; m=10.9 miles
B. 2.4 + m = 8.5; m = 6.1 miles
C. 2.4 + m = 8.5; m = 6.9 miles
D. 2.4 + 8.5 = m; m = 11.9 miles

Answer 1

Jamal ran 6.1 miles.

Step-by-step explanation:

To solve this problem, we need to set up an equation. Let's assume that Jamal ran x miles. Since Keisha ran 2.4 miles more than Jamal, we can write the equation as x + 2.4 = 8.5. Now we can solve for x by subtracting 2.4 from both sides: x = 8.5 - 2.4. Simplifying the equation gives us x = 6.1. Therefore, Jamal ran 6.1 miles.

Answer 2

the first guy is wrong