SOLUTION: system of linear equations A cyclist traveled a certain distance at her usual speed. If her speed had been 2 mi/hr faster, she would have traveled the distance in 1 hr less time

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A cyclist traveled a certain distance at her usual speed. If her speed had been 2 mi/hr faster, she would have traveled the distance in 1 hr less time. If her speed had been 2 mi/hr slower, she would have taken 2 hr longer. Find the distance traveled and her usual speed.
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Answer by josgarithmetic(39617)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
r, usual speed


____________________speed__________time__________distance
Usual________________r_____________t_____________d
Faster______________r+2___________t-1____________d
Slower______________r-2___________t+2____________d


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Use the second and third equations of the simplified system and the Elimination Method to get values for r and for t. You can then use them in any of the equations to find value for d.
Answer by MathTherapy(10552)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
system of linear equations
A cyclist traveled a certain distance at her usual speed. If her speed had been 2 mi/hr faster, she would have traveled the distance in 1 hr less time. If her speed had been 2 mi/hr slower, she would have taken 2 hr longer. Find the distance traveled and her usual speed.


Normal speed:   mph

Distance:      miles

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