document.write( "Question 226093: Bronson roared off on his motorcycle at 60 mph. Then, much to his chagrin, he ran out of petrol. He pushed the motorcycle all the way back at 3 mph. If the entire trip took 21 hours, how far did he push the motorcycle? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #168491 by checkley77(12844) ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! 60X=3(21-X) \n" ); document.write( "60X=63-3X \n" ); document.write( "60X+3X=63 \n" ); document.write( "63X=63X=63/63 \n" ); document.write( "X=1 ANS. MILE IS THE DISTANCE TRAVELS @ 60 MPH & 3 MPH. \n" ); document.write( "PROOF: \n" ); document.write( "60*1=3(21-1) \n" ); document.write( "60=3*20 \n" ); document.write( "60=60 \n" ); document.write( " |