15y + 31 = 61
15y = 61 - 31
15y = 30
y = 30 ÷ 15
<u>y = 2</u>
14 hours
672 miles / 48 mph = 14 hours total
Part A :
So the two sides are equivalent,

Solve for x and get 3.
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Answer : x = 3
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Part B :
To find JM, simply substitute x for 3 and solve,


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Answer : JM = 9
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I hope that helps you out!!
Any more questions, please feel free to ask me and I will gladly help you out!!
~Zoey