SOLUTION: Helen took the bus on her way to school and ran the rest of the way. She ran 3 mins. longer than she rode. If it took her 15 mins. to arrive in school, how long was her bus ride?

Question 181624: Helen took the bus on her way to school and ran the rest of the way. She ran 3 mins. longer than she rode. If it took her 15 mins. to arrive in school, how long was her bus ride?
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Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let = time spent on bus
Let = time spent running
given:

(1)
(2)
Substitute in (2) for in (1)

The bus ride was 6 min
check answer:
(1)

(2)

OK
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