Question

How to write an equation for 2 5/8 miles being 3/4 the way

Answer 1

The entire way is x.
3/4 of teh way is 3/4 times x, or (3/4)x.
If 2 5/8 miles is (3/4)x, then replace "is" with "=".

(3/4)x = 2 5/8