document.write( "Question 453517: A child is running on a moving sidewalk in an airport. When he runs against the sidewalk's motion, he travels 39 feet in 13 seconds. When he runs with the sidewalk's motion, he travels 60 feet in 12 seconds. What is the rate of the child on a still sidewalk and what is the rate of the moving sidewalk? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #314393 by jorel1380(3719)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! 39/13= 3 ft/sec against the sidewalk \n" ); document.write( "60/12= 5 ft/sec with the sidewalk \n" ); document.write( "3+5/2= 4 ft/sec without sidewalk \n" ); document.write( "Sidewalk moves at 5-4= 1 ft/sec.. \n" ); document.write( " |