Question

Question
Triana is on a 120-mile four-day bike ride. On the first day she travels 24 miles. She would like to travel equal amounts over the remaining three days. How far will she travel on each of those three days? Write and solve an equation of the form px+q=r
. Then write a sentence to explain your answer.(4 points)

Answer 1

Let x = the miles Triana travels each of the remaining three days.
Equation: 3x + 24 = 120
Solve: 3x = 120 − 24 = 96, so x = 96 ÷ 3 = 32.

Answer sentence: Triana will travel 32 miles on each of the remaining three days.