6.) River C is 200 miles longer than River D. If the sum of their lengths is 5,550 miles, what is the length of each river?

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Jmegaffin · Answer 1 · 2022-05-14T12:45:52+0000

Answer:

River C: 2875, River D: 2675

Explanation:

Subtract 200 from 5550. Then divide your difference (5350) by 2 to get 2675. Add 200 to one of your 2675s to get river C's length.