Question

What is the system of equations for the following problem: Brenda drove three times as far as Jan. Jan drove 24 fewer miles than Brenda. equation form

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

let the distance for Jan = y

three times as far as Jan = 3y

Brenda distance = three times as far as Jan

Brenda distance = 3y

let the number of miles of Brenda = z

24 fewer miles than Brenda = z - 24

Jan miles = z - 24

Since the distance and miles both means distance covered.

z = y

Jan miles = y - 24

3y =