Twice as Fast
Pro Problems > Physics > Motion and Forces > Linear Motion > Speed and VelocityTwice as Fast
A car traveled sixty miles at one speed, and then traveled back over the same route at twice that speed. In all, the trip took 7.5 hours. How fast did the car go during the first part of the trip? Give your answer in miles per hour.
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