SOLUTION: A bicyclist rode into the country for 5h. In returning, her speed was 5mi/h faster and the trip took 4h. What was her speed each way?
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Question 22283: A bicyclist rode into the country for 5h. In returning, her speed was 5mi/h faster and the trip took 4h. What was her speed each way?
Answer by Paul(988) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5(t-4+t)=5t
10t-20=5t
-5t=-20
t=4
4+5=9
hence, her speeds were 4mi/h and 9mi/h
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