Final answer:
To find the distance traveled, multiply the average speed of 18 miles per hour by the time of 130 minutes. The ride was approximately 39.06 miles.
Step-by-step explanation:
To find the distance traveled, we need to multiply the average speed by the time taken. In this case, the average speed is 18 miles per hour and the time taken is 130 minutes.
First, let's convert the time from minutes to hours: 130 minutes / 60 minutes = 2.17 hours.
Now, multiply the average speed by the time taken to get the distance: 18 miles/hour * 2.17 hours = 39.06 miles.
Therefore, the ride was approximately 39.06 miles