Question

Jordan travels 3/4 of a mile longer to school each day than harrison does. Combined, they travel 5 1/4 miles to school. How far does each travel?

Let n stand for the distance Jordan travels
Algebra equation _____________
How far does Jordan travel?
How far does Harrison travel?

Answer 1

Jordan travels: 3miles
Harrison travels: 2.25 miles

Answer 2

Algebra equation: (h+3/4) + h=5 1/4
Jordan travels: 3 miles
Harrison travels: 2.25 miles or 2 1/4 miles