We can say that x is the amount of time of the first (easier) part of the hike. Ans t is the amount of time of the second ( more difficult ) part of the hike.
x = 2 - t
And:
3 x + 1.5 t = 5
Answer:
The equation is:
3 * ( 2 - t ) + 1.5 t = 5
We can also solve this equation:
6 - 3 t + 1.5 t = 5
1.5 t = 1
t = 0.66 h = 2/3 h = 40 min.