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It will take Adam four hours to drive to Disney Park, and 2.5 times less time if driving 45 mph faster. What is the distance Adam should cover to get to the park?

User Izrik
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Answer:

120 miles

Explanation:

User Erwin Mayer
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Answer:

120 miles

Explanation:

we know that

The speed is equal to the distance divided by the time

Let

s------> the speed in mph

d-----> the distance in miles

t -----> the time in hours

s=d/t

solve for the distance

d=s*t

It will take Adam four hours to drive to Disney Park

s=x mph

t=4 h

substitute

d=4x -----> equation A

It will take Adam 2.5 times less time if driving 45 mph faster

so

s=(x+45) mph

t=4/2.5=1.6 h

substitute

d=1.6(x+45) -----> equation B

equate equation A and equation B

4x=1.6(x+45)

Solve for x

4x=1.6x+72

4x-1.6x=72

2.4x=72

x=30 mph

Find the distance d

d=4x -----> d=4(30)=120 miles

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