SOLUTION: Jake studied w hours for a big test. Julie studied half as long. Write an algebraic expression for long Julie studied.

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Question 1188410: Jake studied
w
hours for a big test. Julie studied half as long.
Write an algebraic expression for long Julie studied.
Answer by Theo(13342) About Me  (Show Source):
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jake studied for w hours.

julie studied half as long, therefore:

julie studied for w/2 hours.