Question 1177600
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Let d be one way distance.


Then you have this "time equation"


    {{{d/2}}} + {{{d/3}}} = 8  hours.


To solve it, multiply both sides by 6


    3d + 2d = 24

      5d    = 24

       d    = {{{24/5}}} miles = 4 {{{4.5}}} miles = 4.8 miles.     <U>ANSWER</U>
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Solved.