Jeffery took a drive to town at an average rate of 50mph. When he returns, he drove back at the rate of 30 mph. If he spent a total of 8 hours traveling, what is the distance traveled by Jeffery? Please

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Kviksilver asked Aug 18, 2022

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Answer:

150 + 150 = 300

Explanation:

50x = 30y

x + y = 8

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x = 8 - y

50(8-y) = 30y

400 - 50y = 30y

400 = 80y

y = 5

x= 3

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