document.write( "Question 1035392: Ronold rode away from home in a car at the rate of 32 miles per hour. he walked back at the rate of 4 miles per hour. the round trip required 2 1/4 hours. how far did ronald ride? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #650064 by jorel555(1290)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! If x= the amount of miles driven/walked, then; \n" ); document.write( "x/32+x/4=9/4; \n" ); document.write( "x/32+8x/32=72/32 \n" ); document.write( "9x=72 \n" ); document.write( "x=8 miles each way!!!!!! \n" ); document.write( "8/32=1/4 hr \n" ); document.write( "8/4=2 hr \n" ); document.write( "Total trip time = 2-1/4 hours!!!!!! \n" ); document.write( " |