Math Problem Statement
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Solution
The question is in Indonesian, and I will translate and explain it to solve the problem.
Problem translation:
A train departs from station A to station B at a constant speed. If the train travels 1.5 km/h faster than usual, the train will arrive 1 hour earlier. If the train travels 1 km/h slower than usual, the train will arrive 1 hour later. If the train travels ¼ km/h faster than usual, the time taken for the train to travel from station A to station B is ... minutes.
Step-by-step solution:
Let:
- be the usual speed of the train (in km/h).
- be the distance from station A to station B (in km).
- be the usual time taken (in hours).
From the given information, we have the following conditions:
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When the speed increases by 1.5 km/h, the time is reduced by 1 hour:
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When the speed decreases by 1 km/h, the time is increased by 1 hour:
From these two conditions, we can form two equations. Next, we need to solve for , , and .
Additionally, we need to find the time taken when the train travels ¼ km/h faster than the usual speed: We can calculate this time in minutes by multiplying the result by 60.
I will now calculate the solution.It seems there was an issue with extracting the solution in the previous calculation. I will approach the system of equations step by step, solving for the unknowns (distance and usual speed ) using the two provided conditions, and then calculate the time when the speed is increased by 0.25 km/h.It seems like I can’t do more advanced data analysis right now. Please try again later.
However, you can still use the equations I set up to solve it manually, or I can guide you through it step-by-step if you'd like. Would you like a detailed breakdown of the next steps?
Here are five related questions that you might want to consider:
- How can we solve for and using the two equations simultaneously?
- What is the role of relative speed changes in affecting time?
- How would the problem change if the speed adjustments were different values?
- What methods can be used to solve systems of equations in algebra?
- How does converting from hours to minutes affect the interpretation of travel time?
Tip: When solving word problems, organizing the given information into equations is essential to systematically approach the solution!
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Algebra
Linear Equations
Time-Speed-Distance Relationship
Formulas
Distance = Speed * Time
v = Distance / Time
t = Distance / Speed
Theorems
Concept of relative speed affecting time in uniform motion problems
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-11