If a group travelled at 70 miles per hour (mph) for three hours and then 60 mph for five hours along a highway, how many miles they travelled? Algebra Linear Equations Formulas for Problem Solving 1 Answer AJ_Crunchy_Nugget ยท Shwetank Mauria Mar 7, 2017 510 miles along the highway Explanation: 70 mph for 3 hours means they have traveled 210 miles, plus the added 300 miles from 60 mph for 5 hours. so 7 xx 3 = 21 add the zero. 5 xx 6= 30 add the zeros. Now add them together 210+300=510 miles. Answer link Related questions How do you know which formulas to use when solving a word problem? How do you solve word problems involving formulas? What are commonly used formulas used in problem solving? What is the total area available for data storage in square cm if the data is stored between a... How do you determine the amount of liquid a paper cone can hold with a 1.5-inch diameter and a... What is the perimeter of the rectangle if the area of a rectangle is given by the formula ... How do you find the value of y that makes (3,y) a solution to the equation 3x-y=4? How do you solve for z in a = x+y+z/3? How do you solve for C: F=9/5C + 32? How do you solve f=(27.2*m)/t for m? See all questions in Formulas for Problem Solving Impact of this question 1793 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License