SOLUTION: We are going on a trip that is 80 miles. We have traveled 30 miles. We are traveling at a speed of 50 miles per hour. How long will it take us to arrive?

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Question 366197: We are going on a trip that is 80 miles. We have traveled 30 miles. We are traveling at a speed of 50 miles per hour. How long will it take us to arrive?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi, 

*Note: distance = r*t  Or d/r = t

80mi/50mph = t 

1.6hr = t 

1.6 hr is how long it will take to arrive



(sometimes, more info than is needed to solve the question is given)

Most likely to insure we understand the basic concept of how we arrive at our answer