SOLUTION: Mr. Johnson drove to town at 18mph. Biking at the same route at 12mph, Mr. Smith took 3 hours longer than Mr. Johnson to get to town. How far is the route to town?

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Question 881707: Mr. Johnson drove to town at 18mph. Biking at the same route at 12mph, Mr. Smith took 3 hours longer than Mr. Johnson to get to town. How far is the route to town?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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18t = 12(t+3)
6t = 36
t = 6
18mph*6hr = 108mi to town