Question

Mr. Wu rides his bike at 6 mph to the bus station. He then rides the bus to work, averaging 30 mph.

Answer 1

Answer:

26 mi

Step-by-step explanation:

Convert 20 min to hrs: 20/60 = 1/3 hr

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Let t = time on the bike

then

t-(1/3) = time on the bus

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Write a dist equation Dist = speed * time:

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Bike dist + bus dist = 26 mi

 

6t + 30[t-(1/3)] = 26

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6t + 30t - 10 = 26

36t = 26 + 10

36t = 36

t = 1 hr on the bike

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6 mph for 1 h = 6 mi from house to the bus station

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Check solution by finding the distance

6(1) + 30(2/3) =

6 + 20 = 26 mi