This is a two-part algebraic equation, meaning there are two consistent factors of different amounts. Since time (t I'll say) will always remain a constant factor, the equation will look like: 55(t) + 70(t) = 375
To find (t) or time, you will want to start by combining like terms, so that the equation is: 125(t) = 375
Dividing the equation by 125 so that (t) will be separated from all other factors
125(t) = 375
------------------ ==> (t) = 3 hours
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