SOLUTION: Angela is on her way from home from Jersey City into New York City for dinner. She walks 1 mile to the train station, takes the train 4/5 of the way, and takes a taxi 1/6 of the
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Question 989491: Angela is on her way from home from Jersey City into New York City for dinner. She walks 1 mile to the train station, takes the train 4/5 of the way, and takes a taxi 1/6 of the way to the restaurant. How far does Angela live from the restaurant? Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Angela is on her way from home from Jersey City into New York City for dinner. She walks 1 mile to the train station, takes the train 4/5 of the way, and takes a taxi 1/6 of the way to the restaurant. How far does Angela live from the restaurant?
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d = 1 + (4/5)d + (1/6)d
d = 1 + (29/30)d
d - 29d/30 = 1
d/30 = 1
d = 30 miles
