SOLUTION: If side A is 4 miles and B is twice as long, how fast would Becca have to ride at a constant speed if she wants to make the trip in 35 minutes? Your answer should be exact and simp
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Question 1015386: If side A is 4 miles and B is twice as long, how fast would Becca have to ride at a constant speed if she wants to make the trip in 35 minutes? Your answer should be exact and simplified in miles per hour.
(Picure with a triangle - distance of longest side is not given. One side is 4 miles (A) and another is 8 miles (2A). Longer side is the bottom triangle). Looks like below (without 3rd line)
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................................ Answer by macston(5194) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! .
What is "the trip"?
We can help you more easily if you are precise and complete asking your question.
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If the triangle is a right triangle the longest side is:
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longest side== miles
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If "the trip" is once down the longest leg in 35 minutes:
. = miles per hour