Algebra: A Combined Approach (4th Edition)

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ISBN 13: 978-0-32172-639-1

Chapter 7 - Section 7.6 - Proportions and Problem Solving with Rational Equations - Exercise Set - Page 541: 57

Answer

666.67 miles

Work Step by Step

jet: distance = 500*t propeller: distance = 200*(t+2) $500*t=200*(t+2)$ $500t=200t+400$ $300t = 400$ $300t/300 = 400/300$ $t = 4/3$ $200*(t+2)=d$ $200*(4/3+2)=d$ $200*10/3=d$ $2000/3=d$ $d=666.67$
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