SOLUTION: Dudley is driving from Mateo's house to Mora's house. When he has gone 50 miles beyond halfway, he will be 70 miles from Mora's house. How far is it from Mateo's house to Mora's ho

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Question 826657: Dudley is driving from Mateo's house to Mora's house. When he has gone 50 miles beyond halfway, he will be 70 miles from Mora's house. How far is it from Mateo's house to Mora's house?
Answer by CubeyThePenguin(3113) About Me  (Show Source):
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total distance = x

50 + x/2 = x - 70
120 = x/2

Total distance = 240 miles