Question 1144165
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Let d be the distance under the question, in miles.


Then the time moving  <U>TO</U>        the water park was  {{{d/44}}}  hours.

     The time moving  <U>BACK</U> from the water park was  {{{d/80}}}  hours.


The total time was 6.2 hours, which gives you this "time" equation


    {{{d/44}}} + {{{d/80}}} = 6.2  hours.


To solve it, multiply both sides by 880. You will get


     20d + 11d = 6.2*880,

     31d       = 62*88

       d       = {{{(62*88)/31}}} = 2*88 = 176 miles.    <U>ANSWER</U>


<U>CHECK</U>.   {{{176/44}}} + {{{176/80}}} = 4 + 2.2 = 6.2 hours.    ! Correct !
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