document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=53711>Question 53711</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Can someone help me on this problem?\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "  I need to solve the following word problem.  I also need to show the equation you use for the solution.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "  A bicyclist rode into the country for 5 h.  In returning, her speed was 5 mi/h faster and the trip took 4 h.  What was her speed each way?\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "  Thanks,<BR>\n" );
document.write( "   Ashley </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "Riding-Out DATA:<BR>\n" );
document.write( "time=5 hr. ; rate = x mph ; distance=5x miles<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Riding-Back DATA:<BR>\n" );
document.write( "time=4 hr. ; rate= x+5 mph ; distance=rt = 4(x+5)=4x+20 miles<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "EQUATION:<BR>\n" );
document.write( "distace out = distance back<BR>\n" );
document.write( "5x = 4x+20<BR>\n" );
document.write( "x=20 mph (speed on the way out)<BR>\n" );
document.write( "x+5=25 mph (speed on the way back)<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Cheers,<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Stan H. </SPAN>\n" );
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