document.write( "Question 743096: Dianna runs a race of 2 miles in 8 minutes at a steady speed. Each mile she runs beyond 2 miles, her speed slows 1 mile a minute. How long would it take her to run 5 miles? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #452828 by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Dianna runs a race of 2 miles in 8 minutes at a steady speed. Each mile she runs beyond 2 miles, her speed slows 1 mile a minute. How long would it take her to run 5 miles? \n" ); document.write( ": \n" ); document.write( "The rate for the 1st two miles: 4 min/mile \n" ); document.write( "There fore \n" ); document.write( "the 3rd mile takes 5 min \n" ); document.write( "the 4th mile takes 6 min \n" ); document.write( "the 5th mile takes 7 min \n" ); document.write( "------------------------- \n" ); document.write( "last three mile time: 18 min \n" ); document.write( "Add 8 min for the 1st two mi: 26 min for the five miles \n" ); document.write( " |