Algebra word problem

Question

A auto racer won a 300 mile race with a time of 1:48:44. At one point the racer was 70 miles closer to the Finish then start how far had the racer going at that point

Answer 1

300 = x + (x + 70)

 

300 = 2x + 70

 

230 = 2x

 

x = 115

 

300 - 115 = 185

 

When he had driven 185 miles toward the finish line, he was 115 mikes away from the finish line of the 300 mile race.  So he was 70 miles closer  to the finish line then he was to the start line.