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Question 1193147: Jim began 248 -mile bicycle trip to build up stamina for a triathlete competition. Unfortunately, his bicycle chain broke, so he finished the trip walking. The whole trip took 8 hours. If Jim walks at a rate of 5 miles per hour and rides at 37 miles per hour, find the amount of time he spent on the bicycle.
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Jim began 248 -mile bicycle trip to build up stamina for a triathlete competition. Unfortunately, his bicycle chain broke, so he finished the trip walking. The whole trip took 8 hours. If Jim walks at a rate of 5 miles per hour and rides at 37 miles per hour, find the amount of time he spent on the bicycle.
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t = hours biking
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37t + 5*(8-t) = 248
