SOLUTION: Patrick drove 3 h to attend a meeting. On the return
trip, his speed was 10 mi/h less, and the trip took 4 h. What was his speed
each way?
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Question 446505: Patrick drove 3 h to attend a meeting. On the return
trip, his speed was 10 mi/h less, and the trip took 4 h. What was his speed
each way?
Answer by jorel1380(3719) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
3x=4(x-10)
3x=4x-40
x=40
His speed was 40 mph on the way there, and 30 on the way back..
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