Question

Steve and Josephina run a total of 35 miles in a week. Steve ran five more miles than josephina. how many miles did josephina run?

Answer 1

s + j = 35
s = j + 5

j + 5 + j = 35
2j + 5 = 35
2j = 35 - 5
2j = 30
j = 30/2
j = 15 <=== Josephine ran 15 miles

s = j + 5
s = 15 + 5
s = 20 ....and Steve ran 20 miles