c+r = 8.5
16c+8r = 112
Now just solve for c and r.
As part of her training routine for basketball, Shaylle alternates between cycling and running for exercise. She cycles at a rate of 16 mph and runs at a rate of 8 mph. If she spends 8.5 hours exercising and covers a total of 112 miles, how much time did she spend on each exercise?
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