SOLUTION: Rita is on her way home in her car. She has driven 24 miles so far, which is two-thirds of the way home. What is the total length of her drive?

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Question 884514: Rita is on her way home in her car. She has driven 24 miles so far, which is two-thirds of the way home. What is the total length of her drive?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let +x+ = length of the drive
+24+=+%282%2F3%29%2Ax+
+3%2A24+=+2x+
+x+=+3%2A12+
+x+=+36+
The length of the drive is 36 mi