Jan Maya and Sara ran a total of 64 miles. two ran the same and one ran 8 less. how many miles did they run?

Answer 1

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Answer 2

J+M+S=64
J+J+S=64
J+J+J-8=64
3J=72
J=24

now figure M, and S