document.write( "Question 1109460: Nina went to the mall traveling 6mph and returned home traveling 15mph. If the total trip took 7 hours, how long did Nina travel at each speed? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #724450 by Alan3354(69443) You can put this solution on YOUR website! Nina went to the mall traveling 6mph and returned home traveling 15mph. If the total trip took 7 hours, how long did Nina travel at each speed? \n" ); document.write( "----- \n" ); document.write( "Avg speed for the round trip = 2*6*15/(6+15) = 60/7 mi/hr \n" ); document.write( "RT distance = (60/7)*7 = 60 miles --> 30 miles each way \n" ); document.write( "----- \n" ); document.write( "30/6 = 5 hours going \n" ); document.write( "30/15 = 2 hours returning \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |