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A runner competes in a 6 mile race. The year befoere her speed was 3mph slower and it took her one hour longer. What was her speed this year.

Please help me by showing all work, Thank you
8 years ago

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Steve
since time = distance/speed,

6/(x-3) = 6/x + 1
8 years ago

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