SOLUTION: Charlie is on his way home in his car. He has driven 30 miles so far, which is two-thirds of the way home. What is the total length of his drive?

Question 868289: Charlie is on his way home in his car. He has driven 30 miles so far, which is two-thirds of the way home. What is the total length of his drive?
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
30 miles is two-thirds of the way home

30 miles is two-thirds of x (where x is the total distance)

30 = (2/3)*x

30*3 = 2x

90 = 2x

90/2 = x

45 = x

x = 45

The total length of his drive is 45 miles
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