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.
The answer is: 15 .
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{Note: If this is a physics problem ; and the formula: "F = m*a" is for:
"Force = mass * acceleration" ; be sure that the correct units are used!}.
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Explanation:
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F = m * a ;
Given m = 5 ;
a = 3 ;
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F = 5 * 3 = 15 .
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