SOLUTION: a cyclist bikes at a constant speed for 19 miles.He then returns home at the same speed but takes a different route.His return trip takes one hour longer and is 24 miles. Find the

Question 961772: a cyclist bikes at a constant speed for 19 miles.He then returns home at the same speed but takes a different route.His return trip takes one hour longer and is 24 miles. Find the speed.
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1st trip:

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2nd trip:

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By substitution:

The speed is 5 mi/hr
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check:
1st trip:

and

OK
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