SOLUTION: Please help solve this problem: On my way to the cabin I drove at the rate of 55 mph. Coming home in a heavy rain, I only average 35 mph. It took me 2 hours less to get to the ca

SOLUTION: Please help solve this problem: On my way to the cabin I drove at the rate of 55 mph. Coming home in a heavy rain, I only average 35 mph. It took me 2 hours less to get to the ca

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Question 595956: Please help solve this problem: On my way to the cabin I drove at the rate of
55 mph. Coming home in a heavy rain, I only average 35 mph. It took me 2 hours less to get to the cabin than to get home. How many miles is it to the cabin?
Answer by scott8148(6628) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
t = d / r

(d / 55) + 2 = d / 35

multiplying by 5 ___ (d / 11) + 10 = d / 7

multiplying by 77 (LCD) ___ 7d + 770 = 11d
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