since the distance remains the same for both going to the beach and coming from the beach, and distance = speed x time, you can rewrite the problem as an equation:
5(x-15) = 4x
solve for x
Melanie K.
asked • 09/07/17Word Problem
A family takes a trip to the beach, Getting to their destination took them 5 hours because of traffic. Returning they got home in four hours going 15mph faster. What speed were they going on their way home?
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