Katelyn is training for a marathon. This week she ran 6 miles less than 2 times the number of miles she ran the previous week. She ran a total of 42
miles in the two weeks.
Which system of equations can be used to find the number of miles she ran this week, t
, and the number of miles she ran the previous week, p
?
Answer options with 4 options
A.
System of Equations 1st Row t plus p equals 42 2nd Row t equals 2 p minus 6
B.
System of Equations 1st Row t plus p equals 42 2nd Row p equals 2 t minus 6
C.
System of Equations 1st Row t plus p equals 42 2nd Row t equals 2 p plus 6
D.
System of Equations 1st Row t plus p equals 42 2nd Row p equals 2 t plus 6
The correct answer is:
B.
System of Equations
1st Row: t + p = 42
2nd Row: p = 2t - 6