SOLUTION: If a trucker drives 500 miles in x + 1 hours, then what is his average speed? I can set this up, but confused on how to solve. I set up 500/(x+1)

SOLUTION: If a trucker drives 500 miles in x + 1 hours, then what is his average speed? I can set this up, but confused on how to solve. I set up 500/(x+1)

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Question 203337: If a trucker drives 500 miles in x + 1 hours, then what is his average speed?
I can set this up, but confused on how to solve.
I set up 500/(x+1)
Answer by jsmallt9(3758) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You have it right. Without more information, like what number x is, the trucker's average speed is 500/(x+1).
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