Question

A bicyclist covered 5/7 of his route and an additional 40 miles. He has yet to cover 118 miles less than 0.75 of his route. How long is his route in miles?

Answer 1

Answer:

168 miles.

Step-by-step explanation:

5/7x+40+0.75x−118=x

Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.

5/7x+40+0.75x−118=x

5/7x+40+0.75x+−118=x

(5/7x+0.75x)+(40+−118)=x(Combine Like Terms)

1.464286x+−78=x

1.464286x−78=x

Step 2: Subtract x from both sides.

1.464286x−78−x=x−x

0.464286x−78=0

Step 3: Add 78 to both sides.

0.464286x−78+78=0+78

0.464286x=78

Step 4: Divide both sides by 0.464286.

0.464286x/0.464286=78/0.464286

x=168