Thread: Radical Equation Word Problem Dealing With d = rt

This is from Algebra I.

A long distance trucker traveled 108 miles in one direction during a snow storm. The return trip in rainy weather was accomplished at double the speed and took 3 hours less time. Find the speed going.

Originally Posted by evenstar7139

This is from Algebra I.

A long distance trucker traveled 108 miles in one direction during a snow storm. The return trip in rainy weather was accomplished at double the speed and took 3 hours less time. Find the speed going.

going ...

rt = 108

returning ...

(2r)(t-3) = 108

solve the system for r.