Hi

D = r*t or D/r = t

Question states***total trip was 12hr

 D/20mph + D/30mph = 12hr |multiplying each term by 60mph so as all denominators=1

 3D + 2D = 12*60

     5D = 720

       D = 144mi, the amount traveled each way 

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