Question

Sumalee ran 34 miles more than Heather

last week. Sumalee ran 46 miles. How
many miles did Heather run?

Answer 1

12 miles

Explanation:

Since, Sumalee ran 34 miles more than Heather.

therefore

Distance run by Sumalee = Distance run by Heather + 34 miles

S = H + 34

But, S = 46 miles (given)

So, 46 = H + 34

H = 46 - 34

H = 12 miles

Distance run by Heather = 12 miles

Answer 2

Sumalee: 46 miles
Heather: x miles

34 miles + x = 46 miles

So, 46 miles - 34 miles = 12 miles

Heather ran 12 miles.