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Susan and her husband John bicycled cross-country together. One morning, Susan rode 30 miles. By traveling only 5 miles per hour faster and putting in one more hour, John covered twice the distance Susan covered. What was the speed of each cyclist? (Give all possible answers)

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Susan and her husband John bicycled cross-country together. One morning, Susan rode 30 miles. By traveling only 5 miles per hour faster and putting in one more hour, John covered twice the distance Susan covered. What was the ...

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