Answer
slower hiker: 2.2 mph
faster hiker: 3.3 mph
Work Step by Step
11 miles apart, meet in 2 hours
slower hiker: x*2=d
faster hiker: (x+1.1)*2=d
$2x+2*(x+1.1)=11$
$2x+2x+2.2=11$
$4x=8.8$
$4x/4 = 8.8/4$
$x= 2.2$
$2.2+1.1=3.3$
Algebra: A Combined Approach (4th Edition)
by Martin-Gay, Elayn
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0321726391
ISBN 13:
978-0-32172-639-1
Chapter 7 - Section 7.6 - Proportions and Problem Solving with Rational Equations - Exercise Set - Page 540: 49
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