document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=457889>Question 457889</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> A long distance trucker traveled 144 miles in one direction during a snow storm.  The return trip in rainy weather was accomplished at double the speed and took 4 hours less time. Find the speed going. </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "speed outward= xmph<BR>\n" );
document.write( "return speed = 2x mph\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "time outward = 144/x<BR>\n" );
document.write( "time return = 144/2x\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "144/x-144/2x=4\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "lcd=2x<BR>\n" );
document.write( "288-144=4*2x<BR>\n" );
document.write( "144=8x<BR>\n" );
document.write( "x= 18 mph speed out ward </SPAN>\n" );
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