Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
first runs n+1 laps
and second runs n laps in the same time.
so (n+1)8=10n
10n=8n+8
10n-8n=8
2n=8
n=8/2=4
one lap=1 mile
4 laps=4 miles
4+1=5 laps=5 miles.
first runs 5 miles whereas second runs=4 miles.
D So yea or A I think at least try D
Difference of a number and 17: x - 17
eight times that = 8(x - 17)
8(x - 17) = 30
divide both sides by 8
x - 17 = 30/8
x = 30/8 + 17 which is 20.75