Question

Jennifer and Amy ran a total of 26 miles. Jennifer ran 8 more miles

than Amy. How many miles did each person run?

Answer 1

Amy ran 9 miles, Jennifer ran 17 miles

Explanation:

x+(x+8)=26

2x+8=26

2x+8(-8)=26(-8)

2x=18

2x/2=18/2

x=9

Amy =x(9)

Jennifer= x+8(17)

Answer 2

Amy ran 9 miles.

Jennifer ran 17 miles.

Explanation:

26-8=18

18/2=9

9+8=17

Amy ran 9 miles.

Jennifer ran 17 miles.