Question

Josh is hiking Glacier National Park. He has now hiked a totatal of 17km and is 2km short if being 1/2 of the way done with his hike.

Write an equation to determine the total length in kilometers (h) of Josh's hike.

Find the total length of Josh's hike.

Answer 1

17km+2km=1/2 multiply 2= is whole hike

The (1/2) is the amount he hiked plus two kilometres

Answer 2

1/2x - 2 = 17

Good luck