Question

Pete and Lynn travel on bicycles from the same place, in opposite directions, Pete travelling 4mph faster than Lynn. After 5 hours, they are 120 miles apart. What is Lynn's rate of travel?

Answer 1

what is your speed if you travel 120 miles in 5 hours?

Answer 2

their combined speed = 120/5
lets say lynn travels at x mph
x+x+4 = 120/5
solve for x

Answer 3

10?

Answer 4

wait, how did you get that? sow the steps here

Answer 5

2x+4=24
2x=20
x=10 ?

Answer 6

yup, thats right. very good!

Answer 7

Lol thanx

Answer 8

np ::)