SOLUTION: On a road trip Maura drove at a speed of 60 miles per hour for the first 2 hours she then increased her speed by 25%. Suppose that Maura continues to drive at her increased speed.

Question 1027721: On a road trip Maura drove at a speed of 60 miles per hour for the first 2 hours she then increased her speed by 25%. Suppose that Maura continues to drive at her increased speed. Write an equation to find the additional distance d in miles that Maura will travel if she drives at the speed x
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

where = her time in hours after the 1st 2 hrs
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