Question

Your aunt and uncle took turns driving on a 580-mile trip that took 10 hours. Your uncle drove at a constant speed of 60 mph and your aunt drove a constant speed of 55 mph. How long did each person drive?
A. Write the two equations.

B Solve the equations and give both answers.

Answer 1

Answer:

Aunt drove  4 hours

Uncle drove 6 hours.

Step-by-step explanation:

Equations:

580 = 55/x + 60/y

600 = 55x + 60y

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