Question

Scott ran 40 miles less than Jake last week. Scott ran 26.2 miles. which equation would depict this scenario

A) j + 26.2 = 40

B) j - 26.2 =40

C) j + 40 = 26.2

D) j - 40 = 26.2


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Answer 1

I think it is d

Explanation:

I'm not copying the person above me I did the math and he is indeed correct.

Answer 2

D

Explanation:

j would be what Jake ran and 40 is how much less Scott ran, so

How much Jake ran - 40 = what Scott did run

Hope this helps :)