SOLUTION: it takes 2 hours longer to drive to point B at 60 mph than it takes to return at 75 mph. how far is the trip pout to point B?

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Question 38343: it takes 2 hours longer to drive to point B at 60 mph than it takes to return at 75 mph. how far is the trip pout to point B?
Answer by Paul(988) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let x be the distance
x%2F60-x%2F75=2
9000=75x-60x
15x=9000
x=600
Hence, the distance is 600 miles
Paul.