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OpenStax, Elementary Algebra 2e §3.5 Solve Uniform Motion Applications · Exercise 21 · Algebra · Algebra word problems

Solve Uniform Motion Applications · Exercise 21

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Marisol left Los Angeles at 2:30 to drive to Santa Barbara, a distance of 95 miles. The traffic was heavy until 3:20. She drove the rest of the way in very light traffic and arrived at 4:20. Her speed in heavy traffic was 40 miles per hour slower than her speed in light traffic. Find her speed in heavy traffic and in light traffic.

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OpenStax, Elementary Algebra 2e · §3.5 Solve Uniform Motion Applications · Exercise 21

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