Question

Solving an Equation for a Rate Problem Stu hiked a trail at an average rate of 3 miles per hour. He ran back on the same trail at an average rate of 5 miles per hour. He traveled for a total of 3 hours. The equation 3t = 5(3 – t) can be used to find the time it took Stu to hike one way. How long did it take Stu to hike the trail one way?

Answer 1

It's B (3t = 5(3 – t))

Explanation:

Answer 2

Given:
speed = distance / time

walking: 3 miles per hour
running 5 miles per hour
for a total of 3 hours.

3t = 5(3-t)
3t = 15 - 5t
3t + 5t = 15
8t = 15
t = 15/8
t = 1 7/8

7/8 * 60 mins = 52.50 minutes

t = 1 hour and 52.5 minutes

It took Stu 1 hour and 52.5 minutes to hike the trail one way.