SOLUTION: Hamma is training by running to a post across a field and then back. She runs the outward leg at 7m/s and the return leg at 5m/s.She takes 15.4 s.Find the distance to the post

Question 631703: Hamma is training by running to a post across a field and then back. She runs the outward leg at 7m/s and the return leg at 5m/s.She takes 15.4 s.Find the distance to the post
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Call the distance in meters
Call the outward time in sec

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