SOLUTION: A train travels at a rate of (4x+5) miles per hour. How many miles can it travel at that rate in (x−1) hours? (4x+5) + (x-1) I tried using the FOIL method 4x^2-4x+5x-4

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Question 461420: A train travels at a rate of (4x+5) miles per hour. How many miles can it travel at that rate in (x−1) hours?
(4x+5) + (x-1)
I tried using the FOIL method
4x^2-4x+5x-4
Answer by rwm(914) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
So what is the problem.
You did it.
now combine terms
4x^2+x-4