You are driving to visit a friend in another state who lives 440 miles away. You are driving 55 mph and have already driven 275 miles. Write and solve an equation to find how much longer in hours you must drive to reach your destination.

(a) 55h +275 = 440; h=3
(b) 55h- 275 = 440; h=13
(c) 440h - 275 = 55; h = 0.75
(d) 55h + 275h = 440; h= 1.33333

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You are driving to visit a friend in another state who lives 440 miles away. You are driving 55 mph and have already driven 275 miles. Write and solve an equation to find how much longer in hours you must drive to reach your destination. 

(a) 55h +275 = 440; h=3
(b) 55h- 275 = 440; h=13
(c) 440h - 275 = 55; h = 0.75
(d) 55h + 275h = 440; h= 1.33333

anonymous · Answer

A.  55h+275=440; h=3

anonymous · Answer

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