SOLUTION: Devon ran twice as far as Jovan. Altogether they ran 18 km. How many kilometers did each of them run?

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Question 1113430: Devon ran twice as far as Jovan. Altogether they ran 18 km. How many kilometers did each of them run?
Answer by ikleyn(52835) About Me  (Show Source):
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Devon + Jovan = 18


2J    + J     = 18


3J = 18  ====>  J = 18%2F3 = 6.


Anser.  6  for Jovan  and  2*6 = 12 for Devon.

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