SOLUTION: anthony hiked for a total of 5 hours. he averaged 5 kilometers per hour for the first 2 hours and he averaged 4 kilometers per hour for the entire hike. what was anthonys average s

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Question 589314: anthony hiked for a total of 5 hours. he averaged 5 kilometers per hour for the first 2 hours and he averaged 4 kilometers per hour for the entire hike. what was anthonys average speed for the last 3 hours of the hike
Answer by richwmiller(17219)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(5*2+3x)/5=4
x=10/3 mph

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