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document.write( "80s = 30(s+20),\r\n" );
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document.write( "80s = 30s + 600,\r\n" );
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document.write( "50s = 600,\r\n" );
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document.write( "s = 12 km/h is the skater speed.\r\n" );
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document.write( "Answer. Skater speed is 12 km/h,  cyclist speed is 12+20 = 32 km/h.\r\n" );
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