None of the equations provided are correct. Let's start over:
Let x be the number of minutes it takes Francesca to get to work.
Given that Riley's commute takes 12 minutes more than half as many minutes as Francesca's commute, we can write the equation:
36 = (1/2)x + 12
Now, solve for x:
36 - 12 = (1/2)x
24 = (1/2)x
48 = x
Therefore, it takes Francesca 48 minutes to get to work.
Riley and Francesca both commute to work. Riley's commute on the train takes 12 minutes more than one half as many minutes as Francesca's commute by car. It takes Riley 36 minutes to get to work. Write an equation to determine how many minutes it takes Francesca to get to work.
36 = one halfx − 12
36 = 2x − 12
36 = 2x + 12
36 = one halfx + 12
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