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05-09-2017
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Steve and Josephina run a total of 35 miles in a week. Steve ran five more miles than josephina. how many miles did josephina run?

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texaschic101 texaschic101

05-09-2017

s + j = 35
s = j + 5

j + 5 + j = 35
2j + 5 = 35
2j = 35 - 5
2j = 30
j = 30/2
j = 15 <=== Josephine ran 15 miles

s = j + 5
s = 15 + 5
s = 20 ....and Steve ran 20 miles

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