document.write( "Question 433665: How do I set up the following problem? If it takes me 2 hours to drive an unknown distance at 45 miles/hr. how long will it take me to drive the same unknown distance at 30 miles/hr.? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #300632 by stanbon(75887)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! How do I set up the following problem? \n" ); document.write( "-------------------------------------------------- \n" ); document.write( "If it takes me 2 hours to drive an unknown distance at 45 miles/hr., \n" ); document.write( "how long will it take me to drive the same unknown distance at 30 miles/hr.? \n" ); document.write( "----- \n" ); document.write( "The \"unknown\" distance is (time)(rate) = 2*45 = 90 miles \n" ); document.write( "---- \n" ); document.write( "If the rate is 30 mph, the time is: \n" ); document.write( "time = distance/rate = 90/30 = 3 hrs. \n" ); document.write( "========================================== \n" ); document.write( "cheers, \n" ); document.write( "Stan H. \n" ); document.write( " |