SOLUTION: A bicyclist traveled to a nearby town at the rate of 24 mph and returned at the rate of 18 mph. It took him 4.9 hours. What was the distance to the town? I know d = r * t bu

Algebra ->  Customizable Word Problem Solvers  -> Travel -> SOLUTION: A bicyclist traveled to a nearby town at the rate of 24 mph and returned at the rate of 18 mph. It took him 4.9 hours. What was the distance to the town? I know d = r * t bu      Log On

Ad: Over 600 Algebra Word Problems at edhelper.com


    

Question 116846:
A bicyclist traveled to a nearby town at the rate of 24 mph and returned at the rate of 18 mph. It took him 4.9 hours. What was the distance to the town?
I know d = r * t but just can't get the formula to work.
Answer by checkley71(8403) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
24T=18(4.9-T)
24T=88.2-18T
24T+18T=88.2
42T=88.2
T=88.2/42
T=2.1 HOURS FOR THE 24 MPH TRIP.
4.9-2.1=2.8 HOURS FOR THE 18 MPH TRIP.
PROOF
24*2.1=18*2.8
50.4=50.4 MILES WHICH IS THE DISTANCE TO THE TOWN VISITED..