SOLUTION: Rachel is driving to visit her mother, who lives 250 miles away. How long will the drive be, round-trip, if Rachel drives at an average speed of 40 mph?

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Question 1038555: Rachel is driving to visit her mother, who lives 250 miles away. How long will the drive be, round-trip, if Rachel drives at an average speed of 40 mph?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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The round trip is +2%2A250+=+500+ mi
+d+=+r%2At+
+t+=+d%2Fr+
+t+=+500+%2F+40+
+t+=+12.5+
The drive will be 12.5 hrs