Algebra: A Combined Approach (4th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321726391
ISBN 13: 978-0-32172-639-1

Chapter 4 - Review - Page 328: 34

Answer

2.14 hours walking, .86 hours jogging

Work Step by Step

15 miles traveled, 3 hours 4 mph walking 7.5 mph jogging $4x+7.5(3-x)=15$ $4x+22.5-7.5x=15$ $22.5-3.5x=15$ $22.5=15+3.5x$ $7.5=3.5x$ $7.5/3.5=3.5x/3.5$ $x=2.14$ $3-2.14=.86$
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