SOLUTION: An executive drove from home at an average rate of speed of 30 mph to an airport where a helicopter was waiting. The executive boarded the helicopter and flew to the corporate offi
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Question 281451: An executive drove from home at an average rate of speed of 30 mph to an airport where a helicopter was waiting. The executive boarded the helicopter and flew to the corporate offices at an average speed of 60 mph. The entire distance was 150 miles. The entire trip took 3 hours. What is the distance from the airport to the corporate offices? Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! a+b=3
30a+60b=150
x=30a
y=60b
a=1 b=2
x=30*1=30 miles from home to airport
y=60*2=120 miles from airport to corporate office
