7(x-2) + 3(x + 2) = 5(x-6)...distribute thru the parenthesis
7x - 14 + 3x + 6 = 5x - 30...combine like terms
10x - 8 = 5x - 30...subtract 5x from both sides
10x - 5x - 8 = -30....add 8 to both sides
10x - 5x = -30 + 8...combine like terms
5x = - 22
x = -22/5 = - 4 2/5 <==
Answer:
r = 6 mph and f = 11 mph
Step-by-step explanation:
Representations:
1) speed of faster cyclist: f = r + 5
2) speed of slower cyclist: r
Distances covered:
(r + 5)(5 hr) + r(5) = 55 mi (total distance covered)
Then 5r + 25 + 5r = 55, or, after reducing this equation:
r + 5 + r = 11, or
2r = 6
Then r = 6 mph and f = 11 mph
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