SOLUTION: I don't know how to set this problem up and i can solve it on my own if you could just show me how to set the problem. "Kara has driven 75 miles. She averages 55 mi/h. How many

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Question 95335: I don't know how to set this problem up and i can solve it on my own if you could just show me how to set the problem.
"Kara has driven 75 miles. She averages 55 mi/h. How many more hours must kara drive to travel a total of 350 miles?"
This is a variable problem that is in word problem form.
If you could just please get back to me soon it would be much appreciated..
Thanks!
Katie

Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Kara has driven 75 miles. She averages 55 mi/h. How many more hours must kara drive to travel a total of 350 miles?"
:
Time = Dist/speed
:
Let t = time in hrs to complete the 350 mi trip
:
t = %28%28350-75%29%29%2F55