Mr. Smith and Mr. Stein were driving to a business meeting 140 miles from their office. Mr. Smith drove the first

r

r miles, then Mr. Stein drove the rest of the way.

Write an algebraic expression for how many miles Mr. Stein drove.

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Rudy Jennings

23 August, 06:10

Mr. Smith and Mr. Stein were driving to a business meeting 140 miles from their office. Mr. Smith drove the first

r

r miles, then Mr. Stein drove the rest of the way.

Write an algebraic expression for how many miles Mr. Stein drove.

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Rogelio Kelley · Answer 1

Let us say, for example, the total distance was X miles.

Mr Smith drove the first r miles

therefore Mr Stein drove the remaining which is (X-r)

Hope this gives you a clue

Mr. Smith and Mr. Stein were driving to a business meeting 140 miles from their office. Mr. Smith drove the firstrr miles, then Mr. Stein drove the rest of the way.Write an algebraic expression for how many miles Mr. Stein drove.

Mr. Smith and Mr. Stein were driving to a business meeting 140 miles from their office. Mr. Smith drove the first

r

r miles, then Mr. Stein drove the rest of the way.

Write an algebraic expression for how many miles Mr. Stein drove.