Question

Alejandra drove from Michigan to Colorado to visit her friend. The speed limit on the highway is 70 miles/hour. If Alejandra's combined driving time for the trip was 14 hours, how many miles did Alejandra drive?

Answer 1

70 miles x
————— = ———-
1 hour 14 hours

Cross multiply.

70 • 14 = x

980 = x

Alejandra drove 980 miles.