The equation that models the situation is D. Equation: 8+6x=38.
To solve this equation, we need to isolate x. First, subtract 8 from both sides of the equation:
8+6x-8=38-8
6x=30
Then, divide both sides of the equation by 6:
(6x)/6=30/6
x=5
Therefore, Leticia jogged around the block 5 times. The correct answers are:
A. Equation: 8+6x=38
C. Answer: 5 times around the block
Leticia stretched for 8 minutes and then jogged around her block several times. It takes her 6 minutes to run around the block once. She spent 38 minutes exercising. How many times did Leticia jog around the block?
Choose two answers: one for the equation that models this situation and one for the correct answer.
A. Equation: 6+8x=38
B. Answer: 4 times around the block
C. Answer: 5 times around the block
D. Equation: 8+6x=38
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