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Solving Rate Problems — Quiz

Question 8 • Algebra: Concepts and Connections

Elias participated in a charity bike race. On the first half of the race, he biked at an average rate of 8 miles per hour to the turnaround point. On the second half of the race, he biked along the same path and biked at an average rate of 12 miles per hour. The total biking time was 5 hours. Complete the equation that can be used to determine the time, t, Elias spent biking to reach the turnaround point and find the total distance of the race. Enter your answers in the boxes.

Answer

Math Formula Answer:

8t=12(5-t)|48

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