Jacob walked for x miles and then cycled for y miles between his home and the library. the number of miles Jacob cycled was 3 miles more than twice the number of miles he walked. the total number of miles Jacob walked and cycled was 6 miles. how many miles did Jacob walk and cylcle?

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lucaz · Answer

the total is 6 miles, this the miles he walked and cycled together
so, 6=x+y

lucaz · Answer

we know he cycled(y) 3 miles more than twice of miles he walked(x)
y=3+2x

lucaz · Answer

you can solve the original equation substituting y by 2x+3