SOLUTION: Carrie traveled at speed average of 60 mph, on the way back her average speed was 50 mph and the trip took 1/2 hr longer. How far did she travel each way?
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Question 811223: Carrie traveled at speed average of 60 mph, on the way back her average speed was 50 mph and the trip took 1/2 hr longer. How far did she travel each way?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
60x=50*(x+.5)
60x=50x+25
10x=25
x=2.5
50*3=150 miles
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