SOLUTION: Dave can hike on level ground 3 miles an hour faster than he can on uphill terian. yesterday, he hiked 29 miles, spending 2 hours on level ground and 5 hours on uphill terrian. f

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Question 113505: Dave can hike on level ground 3 miles an hour faster than he can on uphill terian. yesterday, he hiked 29 miles, spending 2 hours on level ground and 5 hours on uphill terrian. find his average speed on level ground.
help me please

Answer by scott8148(6628)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
let x=level, so x-3=uphill ___ distance=rate X time ___ 29=2(x)+5(x-3)
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