document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=164399>Question 164399</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> a bus is traveling at 50 mph then reduces its speed to 40 mph. the 220 mi. trip takes 5 hrs. how long does it travel at each speed? show equation. </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "Let D = distance\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Let r = rate = speed\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Let t = time (in hours)\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "rt = D\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Bus going at 50mph\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "50t = 220....This is the equation for the bus going at 50 mph.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "To find the time for this first case, divide both sides by 50.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "t = 220/50\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "t = 4.4 hours\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "If the travels at 50 mph, it will take the bus 4.4 hours to reach 220 miles.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "For bus going at 40mph:\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "rt = D\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "40t = 220....This is the equation for the bus going at 40 mph.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Divide both sides by 40 to find the time it takes the bus to reach 220 miles at 40 miles per hour.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "t = 220/40\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "t = 5.5 hours\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Is this clear?\r<BR>\n" );
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