Homework problem: Average speed and time

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The problem involves calculating the time a golfer must walk after riding in a golf cart to achieve an average speed of 1.90 m/s for the entire trip. The golfer rides at 3.10 m/s for 24.0 seconds, covering a distance of 74.4 meters. After riding, she walks at 1.30 m/s for an unknown time, t seconds. By establishing the total distance and total time equations, the solution can be derived using the average speed formula.

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Homework Statement



A golfer rides in a golf cart at a speed of 3.10 m/s for 24.0 s. She then gets out of the cart and starts walking at an average speed of 1.30 m/s. For how long (in seconds) must she walk if her average speed for the entire trip, riding and walking, is 1.90 m/s?



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I don't know where to begin with this problem. I assume that distance plays a factor in the problem, but I'm not sure.
 
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Find the distance traveled in the golf car. Assume she walks for t s. Find distance she walks in terms of t. Find the total distance and total time. You know the average velocity. From that find t.
 

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