document.write( "Question 294598: A train travels at a rate of (4x+5) miles per hour. How many miles can it travel at that rate in (x-1) hours?\r
\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "i have tried this question multiple times and eneded up getting the same 4 answers:
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\n" ); document.write( "5x-4 miles
\n" ); document.write( "4x(squared)+x-5 miles
\n" ); document.write( "and 4x(squared)-9x-5 miles
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Algebra.Com's Answer #212398 by Earlsdon(6294)\"\" \"About 
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Use: d = r*t where d = distance (miles), r = rate (mph), and t = time of travel (hrs).
\n" ); document.write( "d = r*t Substitute r = (4x+5)mph and t = (x-1)hrs.
\n" ); document.write( "d = (4x+5)*(x-1) Use FOIL to multiply.
\n" ); document.write( "d = 4x^2-4x+5x-5 Simplify.
\n" ); document.write( "d = 4x^2+x-5 miles.
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