Question:
Write an algebraic expression for how many miles Mr.Stein drove.
Answer:
(70 - y) miles
Step-by-step explanation:
Given
Distance to business meeting from office = 70 miles
Mr. Smith drove the first y miles
Let x = the remains distance driven by Mr. Stein
x + y = 70 ---- Make x the subject of formula
x = 70 - y
So, the expression is (70 - y) miles