document.write( "Question 1156817: A scale for a map states that 2 inches equals 25 miles. John measures the distance from Dallas to Austin on the map as 17.6 inches. If John travels at a rate of 65 miles per hour, how long will it take John to get from Dallas to Austin? * \n" ); document.write( "

Algebra.Com's Answer #779580 by josmiceli(19441) $\"\"$ $\"About$

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$\"+2%2F25+=+17.6+%2F+d+\"$
\n" ); document.write( "Multiply both sides by $\"+25d+\"$
\n" ); document.write( " $\"+2d+=+17.6%2A25+\"$
\n" ); document.write( " $\"+2d+=+440+\"$
\n" ); document.write( " $\"+d+=+220+\"$
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\n" ); document.write( " $\"+d+=+r%2At+\"$
\n" ); document.write( " $\"+220+=+65t+\"$
\n" ); document.write( " $\"+t+=+3.385+\"$ hrs
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\n" ); document.write( "check the math & get a 2nd opinion if needed
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