SOLUTION: Idont understand how to answer this question, because I need to show an algebraic equation. On a 520 mile trip, Thu and Cleo shared the driving. Cleo drove 80 miles more than Thu

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Question 21558: Idont understand how to answer this question, because I need to show an algebraic equation.
On a 520 mile trip, Thu and Cleo shared the driving. Cleo drove 80 miles more than Thu drove. How far did each person drive.

Answer by Paul(988) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
80+x+x=520
80+2x=520
2x=440
x=220
Hence, thu drove 220miles and cleo drove 300miles