SOLUTION: A train traveled 300 miles. How long did the trip take if the train was traveling at a rate of: 1) 50 mph 2) 70 mph 3) x mph 4) (x+10)mph 5) (x-5)mph

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Question 886324: A train traveled 300 miles. How long did the trip take if the train was traveling at a rate of:
1) 50 mph
2) 70 mph
3) x mph
4) (x+10)mph
5) (x-5)mph
Answer by fcabanski(1391) About Me  (Show Source):
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Distance = rate * time so time = distance/rate.


1. 300/50 = 6 hours


2. 300/70 = 30/7 hours = approximately 4.29 hours


3. 300/x = 300/x hours


4. 300/(x+10) hours


5. 300/(x-5) hours