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Question 809381: Chris walked 5 miles less than twice the number of miles Lacey walked. The students will collect $18 in pledges for every mile they walk. How many miles did Lacey walk if Chris collected $450 in pledges?
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Lacey walk 17.5 miles
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Chris walked 5 miles less than twice the number of miles Lacey walked. The students will collect $18 in pledges for every mile they walk. How many miles did Lacey walk if Chris collected $450 in pledges?

Lacey walked miles

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