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Question 817804: I have the worst time with word problems...also, is there a word problem calculator I can use to double check my work?
On a mother's 25-mile commute to work, she drops her daughter off at a child care center. The first part of the trip is 7 miles less than the second part. How long is each part of her morning commute?
first part ___________ mi

second part ____________ mi
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
On a mother's 25-mile commute to work, she drops her daughter off at a child care center. The first part of the trip is 7 miles less than the second part. How long is each part of her morning commute?
x + x+7 = 25
2x = 18
x = 9
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first part:: 9 mi
second part:: x+7 = 16 mi
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Comment: You can check the algebra but you have to
correctly interpret the wording of the problem; no
check for that except to read it again.
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Cheers,
Stan H.