Problema Solution

A STUDENT WALKS AND JOGS TO COLLEGE EACH DAY. SHE AVERAGES 5KM/H. WALKING AND 9KM/H JOGGING. THE DISTANCE FROM HOME TO COLLETE IS 8KM., AND SHE MAKES THE TRIP IN 1HR. HOW FAR DOES THE STUDENT JOG?

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          he jogs for x Km

               x/9  + (8-x)/5 = 1

               5x + 72 - 9x = 45

               4x = 27

                 x = 27/4 = 6.75 KM