Beth can travel 203 miles in the same length of time it takes Anna to travel 192 miles. If Beth's speed is 4 mph greater than

Question

Beth can travel 203 miles in the same length of time it takes Anna to travel 192 miles. If Beth's
speed is 4 mph greater than Anna's, find both rates.

Hint: You'll be using the d = r*t formula, but in a different form. For the time column in the
table below, you should put in expressions using the formula t= d/r

a.Write down the unknown(s) you're being asked to find and assign a variable or expression
to represent it (them).

b. Organize the information provided in the table below.
          Rate  Time  Distance
Beth
Anna

c.Using the information given in the problem and your table, write an equation representing
this scenario. Then solve the equation.

d. Write a sentence answering the question asked in the exercise using the appropriate units
of measure.

e.Assess your solution. Write a sentence indicating whether your solution makes sense. If it
doesn't make sense, explain why.

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