Question

model with math jorge hiked 15.4 miles on monday. he hiked 20.6 miles on tuesday, and the rest of the 50-mile trail on wednesday. if m represents the miles jorge hiked on wednesday, write an equation to show the total number of miles jorge hiked and solve for m.

Explanation:

Step1: Sum known hiking distances

$15.4 + 20.6 = 36$

Step2: Set up total trail equation

$36 + m = 50$

Step3: Solve for $m$

$m = 50 - 36$

Answer:

$m = 14$
The equation is $15.4 + 20.6 + m = 50$, and Jorge hiked 14 miles on Wednesday.