SOLUTION: The winner of a 6 mile bicycle race finishes 2 minutes ahead of a teammate and travels, on average, 2 miles per hour faster than the teammate. Find the average speed of each racer.

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Question 812486: The winner of a 6 mile bicycle race finishes 2 minutes ahead of a teammate and travels, on average, 2 miles per hour faster than the teammate. Find the average speed of each racer.
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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r*t=6,
(r+2)*(t-2/60)=6
r = 18 mph, t = 1/3 hour=20 min
winner 20 mph t=18