SOLUTION: drive 60 mph arrive at work 2 minutes early. Drive 50 mph arrive work 4 minutes late. how far is the drive to work?
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Question 459459: drive 60 mph arrive at work 2 minutes early. Drive 50 mph arrive work 4 minutes late. how far is the drive to work?
Answer by jorel1380(3719) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x/60+1/30=x/50-1/15
5x+10=6x-20
x=30
The drive to work is 30 miles.
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