Question

Stu hiked a trail at an average rate of 3 miles per hour. He ran back on the same trail at an average rate of 5 miles per hour. He traveled for a total of 3 hours. Which equation can be used to find the time it took Stu to hike the trail? 3t = 5 3t = 5(3 – t) 3 + t = 5 + (3 – t) 3t + 5(3 – t) = 3

Answer 1

3t = 5(3-t)
3t = 15 - 5t
3t + 5t = 15
8t = 15
t = 15/8
t = 1 7/8 

7/8 * 60 mins = 52.50 minutes

t = 1 hour and 52.5 minutes

It took Stu 1 hour and 52.5 minutes to hike the trail one way.

Answer 2

Answer:

B

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