Question

Michael designed an activity plan for the next week he determined that they could run at 6 miles per hour and walk at 3 mph if Michael dedicates 12 hours in the week to travel a total distance of 48 miles how many hours does Michael plan on running and walking

Answer 1

Answer:

Run 4 hours, Walk 8 hours.

Step-by-step explanation:

Let R be the running time

Let W be the walking time

Distance = Speed x Time

48 = 6R + 3W (equation 1)

12 = R + W (equation 2)

We will use elimination method to solve for these simulteanous equations.

Multiply Equation 2 by 3.

12x3 = 3(R+W)

36 = 3R + 3W (equation 3)

now subtract equation 3 from equation 1.

48-36 = 6R - 3R + 3W - 3W

12 = 3R

R = 12/3

= 4hours

now Substitute R into equation 2.

12 = 4 + W

W = 12 - 4

= 8

Therefore Michael plan to run for 4 hours and walk for 8 hours.