Darlus has been on a road trip for a few days. On the morning of day 5, he starts driving, and after 2 hours he discovers that he is 735 miles from his home. Then, 4 hours later (6 hours since starting out that morning), he discovers he is 515 miles from his home. Assuming he is driving at a constant rate, find his speed and how far from home he was at the beginning of the day.

Darlus has been on a road trip for a few days. On the morning of day 5, he starts driving, and after 2 hours he discovers that he is 735 miles from his home. Then, 4 hours later (6 hours since starting out that morning), he discovers he is 515 miles from his home. Assuming he is driving at a constant rate, find his speed and how far from home he was at the beginning of the day.

Intermediate Algebra

19th Edition

ISBN:9780998625720

Author:Lynn Marecek

Publisher:Lynn Marecek

Chapter9: Quadratic Equations And Functions

Section9.5: Solve Applications Of Quadratic Equations

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