Homework Help: begining algebra

Posted by me on Sunday, May 2, 2010 at 9:46pm.

A cyclist traveling at a constant speed completes 3/5
Of a trip in 1 1/2h. In how many additional hours will the cyclist complete the entire trip?

begining algebra - PsyDAG, Monday, May 3, 2010 at 10:47am
Let x = total time in hours.

3/5x = 1.5

x = 5/3 * 1.5 = 2.5

2.5 - 1.5 = ?

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