Answer:
x = 3
13 miles between Madison and Jamie's house.
Explanation:
If we add the distance between Anoa's and Madison's house with the distance between Jamie's and Madison's house, then we get the total distance between Anoa's and Jamie's house.
(3x + 2) + (3x + 4) = 9x - 3
Let's add up the terms first
3x + 2 + 3x + 4 = 9x - 3
6x + 6 = 9x - 3
Let's move the variables to the right side by subtract 6x from both sides
6x + 6 = 9x - 3
-6x -6x
6 = 3x - 3
Add 3 to both sides
6 = 3x - 3
+3 +3
9 = 3x
Isolate the variable, x, by dividing both sides by the coefficient, 3.
9/3 = 3x/3
x = 3
Now we need to find the distance between Madison's and Jamie's house.
3x + 4
Plug in 3 in place of the x
3(3) + 4
9 + 4 = 13