SOLUTION: The scenic route from Mia’s home to her office is 5 kilometers longer than the direct route. When she goes by the scenic route and returns by the direct route, the round trip is 35

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Question 341673: The scenic route from Mia’s home to her office is 5 kilometers longer than the direct route. When she goes by the scenic route and returns by the direct route, the round trip is 35 kilometers. How many kilometers is the direct route?
A. 5 B. 12.5 C. 15 D. 20 E. 22.5

Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let s=scenic route distance and d=direct
s=d+5
s+d=35
d+5+d=35
2d+5=35
2d=30
d=15
s=20
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Ed