SOLUTION: To travel 125 miles, it takes Sue, riding a moped, 2 hours less time than it takes Doreen to travel 42 miles riding a bicycle. Sue travels 19 miles per hour faster than Doreen. Fin

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Question 1124901: To travel 125 miles, it takes Sue, riding a moped, 2 hours less time than it takes Doreen to travel 42 miles riding a bicycle. Sue travels 19 miles per hour faster than Doreen. Find the times and rates of both girls.
Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let represent the bicycle rate and represent the bicycle trip time.





Solve the 2X2 system for and then calculate and


John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it