Algebra: A Combined Approach (4th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321726391
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Chapter 7 - Section 7.6 - Proportions and Problem Solving with Rational Equations - Practice - Page 534: 7

Answer

45 mph for motorcycle, 60 mph for car

Work Step by Step

distance = rate * time car: $600 = (x+15)*t$ motorcycle: $450 = x*t$ $600= (x+15)*t$ $600/(x+15)= (x+15)*t/(x+15)$ $600/(x+15) = t$ $450 = x*t$ $450/x = x*t/x$ $450/x = t$ $600/ (x+15) = 450/x$ $600*x = 450*(x+15)$ $600x = 450x+6750$ $150x= 6750$ $150x/150 = 6750/150$ $x= 45$ $x+15$ $45+15$ $60$
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