SOLUTION: A bus travels 65 mph for 2 hours and then increases its speed to 70 mph for one more hour. How far does the bus travel in the 3-hour period?

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Question 632732: A bus travels 65 mph for 2 hours and then increases its speed to 70 mph for one more hour. How far does the bus travel in the 3-hour period?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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+d%5B1%5D+=+r%5B1%5D%2At%5B1%5D+
+s%5B1%5D+=+65%2A2+

+d%5B2%5D+=+70%2A1+
+d%5B2%5D+=+70+ mi
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+d%5B1%5D+%2B+d%5B2%5D+=+130+%2B+70+=+200+ mi
The bus traveled 200 miles during 3 hrs