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13 August, 03:29

On a certain nonstop trip, Marta averaged x miles per hour for 2 hours and y miles per hour for the remaining 3 hours. What was her average speed, in miles per hour, for the entire trip?

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  1. 13 August, 05:57
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    Average speed = (2x+3y) / 5 miles/hour

    Explanation:

    Average speed is the total distance travelled per unit time.

    Average speed = total distance/total time taken

    Given;

    1. Travelled x miles per hour for 2hours.

    2 travelled y miles per hour for 3 hours.

    Distance covered is;

    1. Distance = speed * time

    d1 = x * 2 = 2x

    2. d2 = y * 3 = 3y

    Total distance travelled = d1+d2 = 2x + 3y

    Total time taken = t1+t2 = 2+3 = 5hours

    Average speed = (2x+3y) / 5 miles/hour
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