document.write( "Question 610225: In the morning, Margaret drove to a business appointment at 50mph. Her average speed on the return trip in the afternoon was 40mph. The return trip took 1/4 hr longer because of heavy traffic. How far did she travel to the appointment. How do I set this problem up? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #384229 by scott8148(6628)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! t = d / r ___ the slower trip took longer time ___ the distance was the same\r \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "d / 50 = (d / 40) - (1/4) \n" ); document.write( " |