Question

samira ran 3 more miles than twice the number of miles ada ran. which statement makes this comparison using the correct variable expression? if ada ran m miles, then samira ran 2m 3 ⁢ miles. if ada ran m miles, then samira ran m/2 3 miles. if ada ran m miles, then samira ran 3m 2 ⁢ miles. if ada ran m miles, then samira ran 2(3) m ⁢ miles.

Answer 1

Answer: The correct option is,

if Ada ran m miles, then Samira ran 2m+3 ⁢ miles

Explanation:

Given,

Number of miles Samira ran = 3 more miles than twice the number of miles Ada ran

= 2 × Number of miles Ada ran + 3

If m represents the number of miles Ada ran,

Hence,

The number of miles Samira ran = ( 2m + 3 ) miles

Answer 2

The question is asking to choose among the following statement that makes the comparison using correct variable expression and base on the fact, I would say that the answer would be  If Ada ran m miles, then Samira ran miles. 2m+3. I hope you are satisfied with my answer and feel free to ask for more