Michelle rides her bicycle to school. She has observed that she reduces the time for her 7.5 km ride by 4.5 min when she increases her average speed by 5 km/h. If x represents the slower speed, which expression represents how long the slower trip takes, in hours? Select one: O a. O b. 7.5 X O c. 450 x+5 450 X 7.5 x+5 O d.

Michelle rides her bicycle to school. She has observed that she reduces the time for her 7.5 km ride by 4.5 min when she increases her average speed by 5 km/h. If x represents the slower speed, which expression represents how long the slower trip takes, in hours? Select one: O a. O b. 7.5 X O c. 450 x+5 450 X 7.5 x+5 O d.

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Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections

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Author:Katz, Debora M.

Publisher:Katz, Debora M.

Chapter2: One Dimensional Motion

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