Question 1202282
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Wanatobe walked to the moot at 4 miles per hour and then rode back home 
in bus at 24 miles per hour. If her total traveling time was 14 hours, 
how far was it to the moot?
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Let x be the one-way distance, in miles.


The time spent walking is  {{{x/4}}}  hours.

The time spent by bus is  {{{x/24}}}.


The total time equation is

    {{{x/4}}} + {{{x/24}}} = 14  hours.


It is your basic equation to solve and to find x.


To solve it, multiply both sides of the equation by 24.  You will get

    6x + x = 14*24

      7x   = 14*24

       x   =  2*24 = 48.


<U>ANSWER</U>.  One way distance is 48 miles.


<U>CHECK</U>.  The time walking = 48/4 = 12 hours.

        The time by bus = 48/24 = 2 hours.

        Total time 12 + 2 = 14 hours.  ! correct !
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