On vacation, Charlie and Gail took turns driving. Together they drove 325 miles. The distance Charlie drove was l15 miles more than the distance Gail drove. How far did each of them drive?

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Answer 1 · 2018-03-23T16:15:13

Gail drove 105 miles, Charlie drove 220 miles.

Let #x# = the distance Gail drove

#x+115# = the distance Charlie drove

#x+x+115=325#

#2x+115=325#

#2x=210#

#x=105#

Gail drove 105 miles

Charlie drove 105+115=220 miles