document.write( "Question 716925: During a trip to the lands of central Australia Michael find himself lost. The last house he passed is 69 kilometer behind him. If he turns around and drive at a speed of 78 kilometers per hour, how long will it take him to get to that house? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #440026 by jndarrell(58) ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! D=RT Time is x \n" ); document.write( "69=78(x) \n" ); document.write( "divide both sides by 78 to get x alone \n" ); document.write( "x=0.88 \n" ); document.write( "60min*0.88= 52.8minutes \n" ); document.write( " |