man rode a bicycle for 12 mi and then hiked an additional 8 mi. The total time for the trip was 5 hr. If his rate when he was riding a bicycle was 10 mph faster than his rate walking, what was each rate? Round your answer to the nearest tenth, if necessary.

man rode a bicycle for 12 mi and then hiked an additional 8 mi. The total time for the trip was 5 hr. If his rate when he was riding a bicycle was 10 mph faster than his rate walking, what was each rate? Round your answer to the nearest tenth, if necessary.

Elementary Algebra

17th Edition

ISBN:9780998625713

Author:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Publisher:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Chapter8: Rational Expressions And Equations

Section8.7: Solve Proportion And Similar Figure Applications

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