An athlete runs 10 miles and then walks home. The trip takes 1 hour longer than it took to run the distance. If the athlete runs 5 miles per hour faster than she walks, what are her average running and walking speeds?

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anonymous · Answer

is it 10 and 5

hero · Answer

How did you figure that out so fast @matricked

anonymous · Answer

I was thinking the same thing, dang

hero · Answer

lol

hero · Answer

He knew it was 10 and 5, but he asked instead of stated because he feared I would correct him if wrong.

anonymous · Answer

Now if I could get someone to help me with notes, so that I would know step by step how to do this algebra :(  we are allowed to do exams open notes

hero · Answer

I know how to do the algebra, but you might want to find matricked to find out how to do the mental math.

anonymous · Answer

its the algebra that I can write out in note form to help with the exams I need desp. especially with mid terms comming up, and I really need step by step...I have never taken algebra ever and now I am ancient trying to figure it out and having an aweful time, the instructor is higher than the clouds and does not understand that I am still on the ground learning how to fly :(

hero · Answer

I can show you how to do it in vyew.

hero · Answer

I can help you understand it easy as pie

anonymous · Answer

you would be my hero for reals if I could actually get it....dont know if you can email me? I actually have to go to bed as 6 am will be here before I want it to be LOL

hero · Answer

Whenever you're ready to learn it, you can find me here. No email needed.

anonymous · Answer

thank you so much, I will be able to get back after classes NM time @ 6 ish  pm

hero · Answer

Okay, see you tomorrow :D

anonymous · Answer

sweet dreams :) and ty soooooo much

anonymous · Answer

sorry to reply late 
yes many mathematical problems are having quick tricks but we r yet to identify them