WORD PROBLEMS Algebra Solution: Step 1. Let  x  = Distance Traveled (in miles) Step 2. Then, using Equation 2-14, = Time Taken by Faster Plane (in hours) x 525 = Time Taken by Slower Plane (in hours) x 350 Step 3. Time  Taken  by  Faster  Plane  =  Time  Taken  by  Slower  Plane  -  2 hours x 525 hours x 350 hours 2  hours x 525 x 350 700 350 x 525 x 700 350 (350)(525) x 525 x 700 350 (350)(525) 350x = 525    (x - 700) 350x = 525x - 367,500 350x - 525x = -367,500 -175x  = -367,5000 175x 175 367,500 175 x = 2100 miles MA-02 Page 56 Rev. 0