Question

Cyclist rode first 36 mile portion of his race at constant speed. For 27 cooldown portion he reduced his speed by 3 miles per hour. Each portion took same time, find cyclist speed during first portion and speed during cooldown.
Show me how to set it up? Thanks.

Answer 1

let constant speed be v then,
t=36/v fr 1st portion

Answer 2

36/x-3=27/x-3 Is this right?

Answer 3

fr 2nd portion let speed be v/3
so,
t=27/(v-3)

Answer 4

no its 36/x=27/x-3