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28 August, 12:06

Randy made a business trip of 204 miles. he averaged 52 mph for the first part of the trip and 50 mph for the second part. if the trip took 4 hours, how long did he travel at each rate?

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  1. 28 August, 15:58
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    x+y = 4

    x=4-y

    52x+50y=204

    52 (4-y) + 50y=204

    208-52y+50y=204

    208-2y=204

    -2y=-4

    y=2

    x = 4-2=2

    check 52*2=104

    50*2 = 100

    104+100=204

    so he traveled 2 hours at both 50 and 52 mph
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