document.write( "Question 92816: A bicyclist rode into the country for 5h. In returning, her speed was 5 mi/h faster and the trip took 4h. What was her speed each way? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #67565 by stanbon(75887)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! A bicyclist rode into the country for 5h. In returning, her speed was 5 mi/h faster and the trip took 4h. What was her speed each way? \n" ); document.write( "----------- \n" ); document.write( "Into the country DATA; \n" ); document.write( "Time = 5 hrs. ; speed = x mph ; distance = 5x miles \n" ); document.write( "--------------- \n" ); document.write( "Return trip DATA: \n" ); document.write( "Time = 4 hrs. ; speed = x+5 mph ; distance = 4(x+5)= 4x+20 miles \n" ); document.write( "----------------- \n" ); document.write( "EQUATION: \n" ); document.write( "distance = distance \n" ); document.write( "5x = 4x+20 \n" ); document.write( "x=20 mph (her speed into the country) \n" ); document.write( "x+5=25 mph (her return speed) \n" ); document.write( "---------------- \n" ); document.write( "Cheers, \n" ); document.write( "Stan H. \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |