OpenStax, Intermediate Algebra 2e §7.5 Solve Applications with Rational Equations · Exercise 41 · Algebra · Rational expressions

Solve Applications with Rational Equations · Exercise 41

Solve the application problem provided.

Chester rode his bike uphill 24 miles and then back downhill at 2 mph faster than his uphill. If it took him 2 hours longer to ride uphill than downhill, what was his uphill rate?

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OpenStax, Intermediate Algebra 2e · §7.5 Solve Applications with Rational Equations · Exercise 41

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