document.write( "Question 121672: The distance between two cities is ninety miles, and a woman drives from one city to the other at a rate of forty-five mph. At what rate must she return if the total travel time is three hours and forty minutes? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #89321 by checkley71(8403)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! 90/45=2 HOURS FOR THE GOING TRIP. \n" ); document.write( "90/X=(3 2/3-2) \n" ); document.write( "90/X=(1 1/3) \n" ); document.write( "(1 1/3)X=90 \n" ); document.write( "X=90/(1 1/3) \n" ); document.write( "X=67.5 MPH FOR THE RETURN TRIP. \n" ); document.write( "PROOF: \n" ); document.write( "2*45+(1 1/3)*67.5=180 \n" ); document.write( "90+90=180 \n" ); document.write( "180=180 \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |