document.write( "Question 157186: A long-distance runner can run 6 mph downhill, but her speed is cut to 2 mph when she encounters a hill. If she runs the 6 miles uphill and 6 miles downhill, what is her average speed?\r
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Algebra.Com's Answer #115842 by checkley77(12844) ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! D=RT \n" ); document.write( "6=6T \n" ); document.write( "T=6/6 \n" ); document.write( "T=1 HOUR FOR THE DOWN HILL RUN. \n" ); document.write( "6=2T \n" ); document.write( "T=6/2 \n" ); document.write( "T=3 HOURS FOR THE UPHILL RUN. \n" ); document.write( "12=R*(3+1) \n" ); document.write( "12=4R \n" ); document.write( "R=12/4 \n" ); document.write( "R=3 MPH IS THE AVERAGE SPEED. \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |