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total distance (whole numbers) 1.1
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madison and her family are visiting family in another part of the country. they decided that they would take the scenic route, taking a three-day road trip.

• on monday they drove at an average speed of 30 mph for 4 hours.
• on tuesday they drove at an average speed of 45 mph for 6 hours.
• on wednesday they drove 10 mph slower than on tuesday for 5 hours.

what was the total distance traveled?

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate Monday's distance

Distance = Speed × Time, so $30 \times 4 = 120$ miles

Step2: Calculate Tuesday's distance

Distance = Speed × Time, so $45 \times 6 = 270$ miles

Step3: Find Wednesday's speed

Subtract 10 from Tuesday's speed: $45 - 10 = 35$ mph

Step4: Calculate Wednesday's distance

Distance = Speed × Time, so $35 \times 5 = 175$ miles

Step5: Sum all daily distances

Add the three daily distances: $120 + 270 + 175$

Answer:

565 miles