Question

You are driving to visit a friend in another state who lives 700 miles away. You are driving 65miles per hour and have already driven 375 miles. Write and solve an equation to find how much longer in hours you must drive to reach your destination.

Answer 1

5 hours

Explanation:

distance = rate x time

t = time

(700-375) = 65t

325 = 65t

325/65 = t

5 hours = t