Question #120478

Alyssa and Beth go on a bike ride.

In the morning Alyssa cycles 3 times as many km as Beth.

In the afternoon Alyssa cycles 14 km an Beth cycles 48 km.

They have now cycled the same distance.

How many km did Alyssa cycle in the morning?

Expert's answer

In the morning Beth cycles x km

Alyssa cycles 3x km


3x+14=x+48

2x=34

x=17

In the morning Beth cycles 17 km

Alyssa cycles 51 km


ANSWER: Alyssa cycled 51 km in the morning


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