word problem

[annafoshee]

The smiths drove 540 miles in 2 days. They drove twice as far on Tuesday as they did on monday. How many miles did the smiths drive on monday? on tuesday?

 

[stapel]

The smiths drove 540 miles in 2 days. They drove twice as far on Tuesday as they did on monday. How many miles did the smiths drive on monday? on tuesday?

Draw a box to stand for "how far they drove on Monday".

How many boxes will stand for "how far they drove on Tuesday"?

The total value of the boxes is... what value?

Then how much is each box worth?

Then how far did they drive on Monday? On Tuesday?

If you get stuck, please reply with a clear listing of your work and reasoning so far. Thank you!

Eliz.

 

[annafoshee]

Thanks Elizabeth..
We got it!!!