Question

Bob swam a total of 250 meters on Monday and Tuesday. On Tuesday, the numbers of meters he swam was 30 less than 3 times the amount he swam on Monday. How many meters did Bob swim on Monday?

Answer 1

Bob swam 70 meters on Monday

Explanation:

Let x = Meters swam on Monday

and y = Meters swam on Tuesday

x + y = 250

y = 250 - x

y = 3x - 30

250 - x = 3x - 30

4x = 280

x = 70

y = 180