document.write( "Question 65957: A bicyclist rode into the country for 5 h. In returning, her
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A bicyclist rode into the country for 5 h. In returning, her
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\n" ); document.write( "\"Into the country\" DATA:
\n" ); document.write( "Time = 5 hr ; Rate = x mph ; distance = 5x miles
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\n" ); document.write( "Return trip DATA:
\n" ); document.write( "Time = 4 hr ; Rate = x+5 mph ; distance = 4(x+5) miles
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\n" ); document.write( "Speed out was 20 mph
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