SOLUTION: the Jones family drove to their parents' house at 45km/h. The return trip yook 1 hour less because they traveled at 60km/h. How long did it take them to get home?

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Question 315046: the Jones family drove to their parents' house at 45km/h. The return trip yook 1 hour less because they traveled at 60km/h. How long did it take them to get home?
Answer by nyc_function(2741) About Me  (Show Source):
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Going:
rate = 45km per hour
time = x
distance = 45x
Returning:
rate = 60km per hour
time = x - 1
distance = 60(x - 1)

45x = 60(x - 1)
Can you finish?