SOLUTION: Scott drives to work in the morning using the toll roads and he averages 60 mph. In the afternoon he drives home on free roads and he averages 45 mph. It took him 50 minutes long

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Question 411176: Scott drives to work in the morning using the toll roads and he averages 60 mph. In the afternoon he drives home on free roads and he averages 45 mph. It took him 50 minutes longer to make the trip in the aternoon. How far does Scott live from work?
Answer by robertb(5830) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let d = distance of Scott's home from work. Then
d%2F45+-+d%2F60+=+5%2F6
==> d%2F180+=+5%2F6
==> d = 150 miles.