SOLUTION: A consultant traveled 10 hours to attend a meeting. The return trip took only 9 hours because the speed was 3 miles per hour faster. What was the consultant's speed each way?

SOLUTION: A consultant traveled 10 hours to attend a meeting. The return trip took only 9 hours because the speed was 3 miles per hour faster. What was the consultant's speed each way?

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Question 106772: A consultant traveled 10 hours to attend a meeting. The return trip took only 9 hours because the speed was 3 miles per hour faster. What was the consultant's speed each way?
Answer by scott8148(6628) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
let x=going, so x+3=returning ... d=rt ... 10x=9(x+3)
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