SOLUTION: Jeffery is training to run a marathon. On Monday he ran and walked a total of 11 miles. If he ran 2 miles more than twice as far as he walked, how many miles did he run?

Algebra ->  Expressions-with-variables -> SOLUTION: Jeffery is training to run a marathon. On Monday he ran and walked a total of 11 miles. If he ran 2 miles more than twice as far as he walked, how many miles did he run?      Log On


   

Question 864855: Jeffery is training to run a marathon. On Monday he ran and walked a total of 11 miles. If he ran 2 miles more than twice as far as he walked, how many miles did he run?
Answer by tommyt3rd(5050) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1) r+w=11
2) r=2w+2
so
2w+2 + w =11
3w=9
w=3
r=2*3+2=8
he ran 8 miles