SOLUTION: The Gibson family drove a total of 540 miles in two days. On Tuesday they drove twice as many miles. How many miles did they drive on Monday?
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Question 339630: The Gibson family drove a total of 540 miles in two days. On Tuesday they drove twice as many miles. How many miles did they drive on Monday?
Answer by nyc_function(2741) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let x = miles on Monday
Let 2x = miles on Tuesday
x + 2x = 540
3x = 540
x = 540/3
x = 180
The Gibson family drove 180 miles on Monday.
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