Direction: for each problem define a variable and set up an equation, then solve (equation and solution)

1. while driving on the highway mason put his car on cruise control at 68 miles per hour. at this speed how long would it take him to drive 85 miles?

2. if the temperature is dropping at a rate of 2 degrees per hour how many hours will it take to drop 15 degrees?

3. eight adult tickets to the amusement park cost $196. find the cost for each ticket.

4. tessa returned a book to the library 16 days late. if she was charged $0.35 per day, what was the total fine?