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Spencer went on a bike ride of 120 miles. He realized that if he had gone 25 mph faster, he would have arrived 20 hours sooner. How fast did he actually ride?

Intermediate Algebra

19th Edition

ISBN:9780998625720

Author:Lynn Marecek

Publisher:Lynn Marecek

Chapter7: Rational Expressions And Functions

Section7.5: Solve Applications With Rational Equations

Problem 7.96TI: Joon drove 4 hours to his home, driving 208 miles on the interstate and 40 miles on country roads....

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