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Question 1154793: Hey Siri to cycle start from the same point ride in opposite directions. One cyclist rides twice as fast as the other. In. 2 h, they are 54mi apart. Find the rate of each cyclist.
Answer by ikleyn(52775) About Me  (Show Source):
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If x is the rate of the slower cyclist, then 2x is the rate of the other.


The total distance is the sum of partial distances


    2x + 2 *(2x) = 54.


    6x = 54


    x = 54/6 = 9 miles per hour.


The two rates are 9 mph and 18 mph.     ANSWER

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