Question 116846
24T=18(4.9-T)
24T=88.2-18T
24T+18T=88.2
42T=88.2
T=88.2/42
T=2.1 HOURS FOR THE 24 MPH TRIP.
4.9-2.1=2.8 HOURS FOR THE 18 MPH TRIP.
PROOF
24*2.1=18*2.8
50.4=50.4 MILES WHICH IS THE DISTANCE TO THE TOWN VISITED..