document.write( "Question 71457: A bicyclist rode into the country for 5hours. In returning, her speed was 5mi/h faster and the trip took 4 hours. What was her speed each way? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #51149 by checkley75(3666)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! 5R=4(R+4) \n" ); document.write( "5R=4R+16 \n" ); document.write( "5R-4R=16 \n" ); document.write( "R=16 IS THE RATE OF THE 5 HOUR TRIP WHICH WAS 5*16=80 MILES LONG \n" ); document.write( "THUS THE 4 HOUR TRIP WAS 4(16+4)=80 MILES ALSO \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |