SOLUTION: On a road trip Maura drove at a speed of 60 miles per hour for the first 2 hours she then increased her speed by 25%. Suppose that Maura continues to drive at her increased speed.

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Question 1027721: On a road trip Maura drove at a speed of 60 miles per hour for the first 2 hours she then increased her speed by 25%. Suppose that Maura continues to drive at her increased speed. Write an equation to find the additional distance d in miles that Maura will travel if she drives at the speed x
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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+1.25%2A60+=+75+
+d+=+75t+
where +t+ = her time in hours after the 1st 2 hrs