document.write( "Question 95203: A cyclist bikes at a contest speed for 18 miles. He then returns home at the same speed. His return trip takes one hour longer and is 23 miles. Find his speed.\r
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\n" ); document.write( "A) 6mph B)4mph C)7mph D)5mph\r
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A cyclist bikes at a constant speed for 18 miles. He then returns home at the same speed. His return trip takes one hour longer and is 23 miles. Find his speed. \r
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\n" ); document.write( "Distance = 18 miles; Rate = x mph ; Time = d/r = 18/x hrs.
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\n" ); document.write( "Returning DATA:
\n" ); document.write( "Distance = 23 miles; Rate = x mph ; Time = d/r = 23/x hrs
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\n" ); document.write( "18/x = 23/x -1
\n" ); document.write( "18 = 23 - x
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