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Writing and Solving Equations in Two Variables — Quiz

Question 3 • Mathematics I

Last month Maria hiked a total of 90 miles on two trails: a 5-mile mountain trail and a 10-mile canal trail. Let x represent the number of times Maria hiked the mountain trail, and let y represent the number of times Maria hiked the canal trail. Which equation can be used to find the number of times Maria hiked each trail?

Answer
A
90 plus 10 y is equal to 5 x
B
90 minus 10 y is equal to 5 x
C
5 x minus 10 y is equal to 90
D
x plus y is equal to 90
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