Question 802971
If Maura were able to increase her average cycling speed by 3.5 km/n, 
she would be able to cover in 2 hours a distance at least as great as that which now takes 3 hrs.
 What is her best average speed at present?
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Let s = the present average speed
then
(s+3.5) = the faster speed
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Write a distance equation; dist = time * speed
3s = 2(s+3.5)
3s = 2s + 7
3s - 2s = 7
s = 7 km/hr is the present cycling speed
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Check this by finding the distance at each speed. should be the same
3(7) = 21 km
2(7+3.5) = 21 km