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QuizMultiple Choice

Writing and Solving Equations in Two Variables

Question 10 of 10 • 2026-27 Intermediate Algebra A

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
x + y = 90
B
5x – 10y = 90
C
90 – 10y = 5x
D
90 + 10y = 5x