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A driver drove for 3 hours at a certain speed. If he drove 12 more miles at the same speed, the distance would be 132 miles. At what speed did he drive?

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Distance traveled in 3 hrs was (speed in mph)(3 hrs)

Then s(3 hrs) + 12 mi = 132 mi.

Therefore, 3s = 120, and s = 120 miles / 3 hrs = 40 mph (answer)
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