Question 103362
44t+48(t-1)=274
44t+48t-48=274
92t=274+48
92t=322
t=322/92
t=3.5 hours after the first bus leaves.
1+3.5=4.5 hours or 4:30 the buses will be 274 miles apart.
proof
44*3.5+48*2.5=274
154+120=274
274=274