Question 985932: James drove (16+5V) miles to the airport, then he drove [-8(1-V)] miles home. How far is james home from the airport? Answer by macston(5194) (Show Source):
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16+5V=-8(1-V)
16+5V=-8+8V
24=3V
8=V
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Distance home (D):
D=-8(1-V) miles
D=-8+8V miles
D=-8+8(8) miles
D=-8+64 miles
D=56 miles ANSWER James' home is 56 miles from the airport.
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CHECK:
D=16+5V miles
56 miles=16+5(8) miles
56 miles=(16+40) miles
56 miles=56 miles
