Question

Megan's commute to work includes an 8-mile drive and a 21-mile train ride. This expression can be used to find the total time it takes Megan to get to work, where xis her average driving speed in miles/hour. 21​

Answer 1

Answer:

(8 / x) + (21 / y)

Step-by-step explanation:

Given that:

Average driving speed = x mph

Miles driven to work = 8 mile

Miles by train to work = 21 miles

Average train speed = y

Total time taken to get to work. :

Recall : time taken = distance / speed

Hence,

Time taken =) total distance / average driving speed)

Total time taken = (8 / x) + (21 / y) hours

Total time taken = (8 / x) + (21 / y) hours

Answer 2

Answer: The average speed of the train is represented by x+20. When Megan drives at an average speed of 45 mph, it takes her approximately 0.50 hour to get to work.

Step-by-step explanation:

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