document.write( "Question 49490: A cyclist traveled at a rate of 24 mph to visit a nearby town. The
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document.write( "cyclist averaged 18 mph on the return trip. if the round trip took 4.9
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Algebra.Com's Answer #32876 by checkley71(8403)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! DISTANCE=RATE*TIME OR TIME=DISTANCE/RATE SO THE TIME FOR THE 2 TRIPS \r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "D/24+D/18=4.9 HOURS OR (18D+24D)/24*18=4.9 OR 42D/432=4.9 OR 42D=432*4.9 OR\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "42D=2116.8 OR D=2116.8/42 OR D=50.4 MILES TO THE NEARBY TOWN\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |