Answer:
510 miles
Explanation:
A B
Rate 80 120
Time x x - 2
Distance
Distance = rate x time
A's distance
d = 80x
B's distance
d = 120(x -2)
The distances equal each other when B catches up to A. Set the equations equal to each other and solve for the time
80x = 120(x -2) Distribute the 120
80x = 120x - 240 Subtract 120x from both sides
-40x = -240 Divide both sides by -40
x = 6
After 6 hours, B caught up with A. Substitute 6 for t and find the distance. You can use A or B.
d= 80x
d = 80(6)
d = 480
We need to add another 30 miles to get to the next town.
480 + 30 = 510