SOLUTION: A bicyclist rode into the country for 5h. In returning, her speed was 5 mi/h faster and the trip took 4h longer. What was his speed each way?

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Question 87350: A bicyclist rode into the country for 5h. In returning, her speed was 5 mi/h faster and the trip took 4h longer. What was his speed each way?
Answer by favegirl13(22) About Me  (Show Source):
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Speed for riding into country:
since 5 miles per hour
speed is 25miles for 5hours
Returning:
5miles times 4 hours
so 24 miles for 4hours