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Use the table to write an equation and answer the question.
The table shows the distance in terms of hours Jerry and Michelle have traveled on the way to visit their family. They take turns driving for 12 hours. What distance will they travel in that time?
To use the table to write an equation and answer the given question.
Answer to Problem 15P
The distance travelled in 12 hours is 804 miles.
Explanation of Solution
Given information :
First we shall determine the distance travelled per hour.
Distance travelled per hour
Now let us assume total distance be
Hence the equation shall be,
Now total distance travelled in 12 hours is,
Put
Hence the distance travelled in 12 hours is 804 miles.
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