Question 1109561
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Let L be one way distanse, in miles.


Then the"time equation" is


{{{L/55}}} + {{{L/40}}} = {{{4}}}{{{3/4}}}      hours.


Multiply by 55*8 both sides:


8L + 11L = 2090  ====>  19L = 2090  ====>  L = {{{2090/19}}} = 110.


<U>Answer</U>.  One way distance was 110 miles.


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