SOLUTION: A cyclist traveled at a rate of 24 mph to visit a nearby town. The cyclist averaged 18 mph on the return trip. If the round trip took 4.9 hours, find the distance to the nearby tow

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Question 122265: A cyclist traveled at a rate of 24 mph to visit a nearby town. The cyclist averaged 18 mph on the return trip. If the round trip took 4.9 hours, find the distance to the nearby town.
Answer by checkley71(8403) About Me  (Show Source):
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X/24+X/18=4.9
(4X+3X)/72=4.9
7X=72*4.9
7X=352.8
X=352.8
X=50.4 MILES IS THE DISTANCE.
PROOF
50.4/24+50.4/18=4.9
2.1+2.8=4.9
4.9=4.9