Question 34251
Bob walked x miles
Katy walked x+5 miles
Jenny walked 2x/3 miles
Equation:
2x/3+x+5+x=375
2x/3+2x=370
Multiply the whole equation by 3 to remove the fraction and simplfy:
2x+6x=1110
8x=1110
x=138.75
5+138.75=143.75
[2(138.75)]/3=92.5
Hence, Bob walked 138.75 miles, Jenny walked 92.5 miles and Katy walked 143.75 miles.
Paul.