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?
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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?
Thank YOU!! 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
