SOLUTION: A man rides out into the country at a uniform rate of 30 mph. He rests for 2 hours and then rides back at 20 mph. He is gone for 5 hours. How far did he go? Write an algebraic equ

SOLUTION: A man rides out into the country at a uniform rate of 30 mph. He rests for 2 hours and then rides back at 20 mph. He is gone for 5 hours. How far did he go? Write an algebraic equ

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Question 605390: A man rides out into the country at a uniform rate of 30 mph. He rests for 2 hours and then rides back at 20 mph. He is gone for 5 hours. How far did he go? Write an algebraic equation and solve.
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Answer by scott8148(6628) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
t = d / r

d/30 + 2 + d/20 = 5
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