SOLUTION: Matthew travels two and on-half miles to get to school. This is 3 times the distance that Jennifer travels. How far does Jennifer travel?

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Question 497859: Matthew travels two and on-half miles to get to school. This is 3 times the distance that Jennifer travels. How far does Jennifer travel?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let j = miles that J. travels
given:
+2.5+=+3j+
+j+=+2.5%2F3+
+j+=+5%2F6+
She travels 5/6 of a mile