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A long distance trucker traveled 280 miles in one direction during a snow storm. The return trip in rainy weather was accomplished at double the speed and took 5 hours less time. Find the speed.
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Answered by
drwls
Let V be the speed going out and then 2V is the speed coming back
Time coming back = time going out - 5
280/2V = 280/V - 5
Solve that equation for V
Time coming back = time going out - 5
280/2V = 280/V - 5
Solve that equation for V
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