SOLUTION: Suppose that a cyclist began a 416 mi ride across a state at the western edge of the​ state, at the same time that a car traveling toward it leaves the eastern end of the sta

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Question 1113574: Suppose that a cyclist began a 416 mi ride across a state at the western edge of the​ state, at the same time that a car traveling toward it leaves the eastern end of the state. If the bicycle and car met after 6.5 hr and the car traveled 39.8 mph faster than the​ bicycle, find the average rate of each.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) About Me  (Show Source):
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r, bicycle
r+39.8, car


%28r%2Br%2B39.8%29%2A6.5=416

r=%28%28416%2F6.5%29-39.8%29%2F2