Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
V = d/t = 8.8 miles/[80/60] hours = 6.6 miles/hour
t = d/v = d/6.6
Answer: d/6.6, where d is the number of miles to run.
You want to isolate x. To accomplish this, add 1.4 to both sides of your eqn.:
x = 7.82 + 1.4 = 9.22 (answer)