document.write( "Question 1164014: Randy made a business trip of 234.5 miles. He averaged 56mph for the first part of the trip and 49mph for the second part. If the trip took 4.5 hours, how long did he travel at each rate? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #788298 by greenestamps(13334) You can put this solution on YOUR website! \n" ); document.write( "x = hours at 56mph \n" ); document.write( "4.5-x = hours at 49mph \n" ); document.write( "56x = distance at 56mph \n" ); document.write( "49(4.5-x) = distance at 49mph \n" ); document.write( "The total distance was 234.5 miles: \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "Solve using basic algebra \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |