SOLUTION: I need help setting up this word problem: Susan drives 40 miles to work each day. Marylin drives three miles more than half Susan's distance each day. How many miles does Marylin

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Question 445478: I need help setting up this word problem:
Susan drives 40 miles to work each day. Marylin drives three miles more than half Susan's distance each day. How many miles does Marylin drive to work each day?

Answer by rwm(914) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
s=40
m=3+s/2
m=3+(40/2)