Set up a chart like this: Kelly 2j(twice the number) - 3 (three less than) Jon j(unknown) Since both equal 4, set the equation equal to 4. 2j-3+j=4 Combine like terms to get: 3j-3=4 +3+3 3j=7 3 3 j=2.33 miles Now that you know that Jon rode 2.33 miles, you can use 2j-3 to figure out that Kelly rode 1.66 miles.