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Stewart took 7 hours to travel from Portland to Seattle at an average speed of 35 miles per hour. Jewel took only 5 hours for the same trip. What was Jewel's average speed? (please show steps!)
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Stewart took 7 hours to travel from Portland to Seattle at an average speed of 35 miles per hour. Jewel took only 5 hours for the same trip. What was Jewel's average speed? (please show steps!)

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Speed = Distance/Time
Stewart:
Time = 7h
Speed = 35mph
Distance = 245miles ( 7x35)

Jewel:
Time = 5h
Distance = 245miles
Speed = 49mph (ANSWER)
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