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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document.write( "A) 6mph B)4mph C)7mph D)5mph\r
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Algebra.Com's Answer #69266 by stanbon(75887)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! 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 \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "------------ \n" ); document.write( "Going DATA: \n" ); document.write( "Distance = 18 miles; Rate = x mph ; Time = d/r = 18/x hrs. \n" ); document.write( "--------------- \n" ); document.write( "Returning DATA: \n" ); document.write( "Distance = 23 miles; Rate = x mph ; Time = d/r = 23/x hrs \n" ); document.write( "---------------- \n" ); document.write( "EQUATION: \n" ); document.write( "Going Time = Return Time -1 \n" ); document.write( "18/x = 23/x -1 \n" ); document.write( "18 = 23 - x \n" ); document.write( "x = 5 mph \n" ); document.write( "============ \n" ); document.write( "Cheers, \n" ); document.write( "Stan H.\r \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |