SOLUTION: Sarah drove 3 hours more than Micheal on their trip to Texas. if the trip took 37 hours, how long did Sarah and Micheal each drive
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Question 1141312: Sarah drove 3 hours more than Micheal on their trip to Texas. if the trip took 37 hours, how long did Sarah and Micheal each drive
Answer by math_helper(2461) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
This is a great one to work out in your head, without pencil and paper.
x + (x+3) = 37
2x + 3 = 37
2x = 34
x = 17
Michael drove 17 hours, Sarah drove 20 hours.
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