Step1: group the first two terms together
next step 2:factor out a GFC from each separate binomical
next step 3: factor out the common binomial
Suppose that this person drives at r mph going to the mountains, and gets there in 12 hours. Returning, this person drives at (r+20) mph and gets home in 8 hours. We don't know the distance yet, but can solve for the initial speed, r, by setting
d = 12r = (r+20)(8). Solving for r, r=40 mph (going) and (40+20)mph = 60 mph (returning. Since d=12 r, d = (12 hrs)(40 mph) = 480 miles (answer).
The answer to your question is: D it has 3
