Ronald made a trip of 450 miles in 8 hours. Before noon he avg. 60 miles per hour, and after noon he avg. 50 miles per hour. At what time did he begin his trip and when did it end?

Answer 1

D=RT
450=60(8-x)+50x

Answer 2

Thank you so much for the equation - can u explain why we minus the 8 by x. I know it's the amount of time, can u clarify... thanks again

Answer 3

If I told you Ronald traveled 3 hours after noon, how long did he traveled before noon (given he traveled both before and after noon in 8 hours)?

Answer 4

5 hours

Answer 5

That is why it is 8-x. Do you understand?

Answer 6

yes i do now - thank you again - i can go to sleep now!! bye thanks