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Let x be the time during the first part of the trip and y be the time during the second part of the trip. Samantha traveled averaged 52mph for the first part of her trip and then 64mph for the second part of her trip. She traveled 286.4 miles in 5 hours. Which two equations can be used to find each?

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52x+64y=286.4

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Step 1 :x+y=5

Step 2 :52x+64y=286.4

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