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Solve the equation 91 = 43 + x. Explain your answer.

On Monday, Jessica runs on a track at her school. Each day from Tuesday
through Friday, she runs 1 1/2 miles in a park. The total distance she runs for the
week is 8 miles. Solve the equation m + 4(11/2) = 8 to find the number of miles, m,
Jessica runs on Monday. Explain your answer.
Please help me out on these two questions I’ve been stuck for about 15 minutes

User Mdelolmo
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Answer:

Explanation:

Second Question : M+4(1 1/2)

= 4x 1 1/2

= 3/2 x 4/1 = 12/2 = 6

= M+6 = 8

= 2 + 6 = 8

M = 2

User Jonas Chapuis
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Answer:

Explanation:

The first question:

91 = 43 + x

x = 91 - 43

x = 48

By using transposing method

Second question:

User Andrew Mao
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