SOLUTION: Alice walked 5 kmh. On the return trip she walked at a rate of 3 kmh. The return trip took 2 hours longer. How long did the return trip take?
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Question 1046640: Alice walked 5 kmh. On the return trip she walked at a rate of 3 kmh. The return trip took 2 hours longer. How long did the return trip take?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Distance to and from the same
D = rt
5t = 3(t+2hr)
2t = 6hr
t = 3hr
return trip: 5hr
AND
15mi = 15mi CHECKS
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