SOLUTION: Teresa is on her way home in her car. She has driven miles so far, which is three-fourths of the way home. What is the total length of her drive?

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Question 530729: Teresa is on her way home in her car. She has driven miles so far, which is three-fourths of the way home. What is the total length of her drive?
Answer by oberobic(2304)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x = distance home
3/4*x = 12
3x = 48
x = 16 miles

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