document.write( "Question 1158453: A cyclist travels 60 km. If he reduces his speed by 2km/h, he will take one hour longer. Find the original speed of the cyclist. \n" ); document.write( "

Algebra.Com's Answer #781413 by ikleyn(52817) $\"\"$ $\"About$

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document.write( "The \"time\" equation is\r\n" );
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document.write( "     -  = 1    hour longer.\r\n" );
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document.write( "Solve by reducing to a quadratic equation.\r\n" );
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document.write( "Or guess the answer MENTALLY :  x = 12 km/h.\r\n" );
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document.write( "CHECK.   -  =  -  = 6 - 5 = 1 hour.   ! Correct !\r\n" );
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