Algebra 1: Common Core (15th Edition)

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0133281140
ISBN 13: 978-0-13328-114-9

Chapter 2 - Solving Equations - 2-3 Solving Multi-Step Equations - Apply What You've Learned - Page 100: d

Answer

$\approx41.67\text{ ft/s}$

Work Step by Step

Using the result of part (c), the rate, $r$, from the garage to Terminal B is approximately $37.62\text{ ft/s}.$ Based on the given information: (a) the speed between Terminal A and Terminal B is $8.1\text{ ft/s}$ greater than the speed between the parking garage and Terminal A. Let $r_1$ be the rate from the garage to Terminal A. Then the rate from Terminal A to Terminal B is $r_1+8.1$. Since the rate from garage to Terminal B is approximately $37.62$, then $$\begin{aligned} \frac{r_1+(r_1+8.1)}{2}&\approx37.62 \\ 2r_1&\approx67.14 \\ r_1&\approx33.57 .\end{aligned}$$Hence, the rate of the monorail between Terminal A and Terminal B is $$ r_1+8.1\approx33.57+8.1\approx41.67\text{ ft/s} .$$
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