SOLUTION: Helen rides the bus part of the way to school and runs the rest of the way. She runs 3 minutes longer than she rides. If it takes Helen 15 minutes to arrive at school, How long doe

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Question 901271: Helen rides the bus part of the way to school and runs the rest of the way. She runs 3 minutes longer than she rides. If it takes Helen 15 minutes to arrive at school, How long does she spend on the bus?
Answer by fcabanski(1391) About Me  (Show Source):
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x + x+3 = 15


2x = 12


x=6


She rides for 6 minutes and she runs for 9 minutes.