Jim decided to go for a drive in his car. He started out at 0 miles per hour (mph). He then accelerated 20 mph down his street. Then, to get on the highway he accelerated another 35 miles per hour. A car was going slow in front of him so he slowed down 11 mph. He then go off the highway, so he slowed down another 7 mph. At what speed was he driving?

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Bobbie

24 June, 04:34

Jim decided to go for a drive in his car. He started out at 0 miles per hour (mph). He then accelerated 20 mph down his street. Then, to get on the highway he accelerated another 35 miles per hour. A car was going slow in front of him so he slowed down 11 mph. He then go off the highway, so he slowed down another 7 mph. At what speed was he driving?

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37 mph

Step-by-step explanation:

if he starts at 0 then goes to 20 then add another 35 which gives you 55mph then he slows down you decrease 11 which is 44 then decrease again 7 gives you 37mph