The solution to the problem is as follows:
Joe's travel time in hours (x):
4(x - 0.25) + 8x = 44
4x - 1 + 8x = 44
12x = 45
x = 3.75
Distance covered by Ron:
= 4(3.75 - 0.25)
= 4(3.5)
= 14
Distance covered by Joe:
= 8(3.75)
= 30
Answer: Ron, 14 miles; Joe, 30 miles
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