SOLUTION: If Patrick drove 3 hours to attend a meeting. On the return trip, his speed was 10 miles per hour less and the trip took 4 hours. What was his speed each way? ( Distance = rate � t

Question 920631: If Patrick drove 3 hours to attend a meeting. On the return trip, his speed was 10 miles per hour less and the trip took 4 hours. What was his speed each way? ( Distance = rate � time )
Answer by josgarithmetic(39615) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Variables assigned as implied.

______________________rate__________time__________distance
GO_____________________r_____________3______________
BACK__________________r-10___________4______________

Two equal expressions for d.

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