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Question 978941: Jim rode a distance of 12 miles out into the country on a bike and returned on foot. His rate on the bike was 4 times his rate by foot. He spent 5 hours on the entire trip. Find his rate of walking. You must state your equation and then your answer.
I have 12/4x + 12/x = 5
12x = 12(4x) = 20 x^2
60 x = 20x^2
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