101k views
4 votes
Ok so for this one I have to write an equation, solution, and answer.

Two groups hikers start at the same time at the same average speed. Marks group hikes for 2.5 hours. Sally’s group hikes for 4.7 hours and covers another 7.7 miles.

How fast are the hikers going?


Equation:_________

Solution: _________

Answer:___________

User Szatmary
by
7.3k points

1 Answer

3 votes
Equation: Vav=d/t
Solution: Vav=7.7miles/4.7h+2.5h
Answer: Vav=0.9mph
User Dtrunk
by
7.8k points