SOLUTION: A motor cycle breaks down and the rider walks the rest of the way. the motorcycle travels at 45 miles per hour. the rider walks at 6 miles per hour. the distance traveled is 25 mil

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Question 812734: A motor cycle breaks down and the rider walks the rest of the way. the motorcycle travels at 45 miles per hour. the rider walks at 6 miles per hour. the distance traveled is 25 miles. the time of the trip was 2 hours. how far did the motorcycle travel
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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We have no idea when the motorcycle broke down.
x+y=2,
45x+6y=25
bike x = 1/3 hour, walking y = 5/3 hour