The dependent variable is y, that represents the years
Answer:
ab + ac
Step-by-step explanation:
a (b+c)
a is multiplying everything in the bracket
axb + axc
ab + ac
3x is the miles from downstream
4 (x - 1) is the return trip
Solution:
3x = 4 (x - 1)
3x =4x - 4
-x = -4
x = 4
The outward journey 3x = 12 miles
Return journey is same length
Therefore the distance travel is 24 miles