SOLUTION: Helen rides the bus part of the way to school and runs the rest of the way. She runs 3 minutes longer than she rides. If it takes Helen 15 minutes to arrive at school, How long doe

Question 901271: Helen rides the bus part of the way to school and runs the rest of the way. She runs 3 minutes longer than she rides. If it takes Helen 15 minutes to arrive at school, How long does she spend on the bus?
Answer by fcabanski(1391) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x + x+3 = 15

2x = 12

x=6

She rides for 6 minutes and she runs for 9 minutes.

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