Solving a distance, rate, time word problem

Question: PreCalculus Algebra Word Question
Suppose you have entered a 97 mile biathlon that consists of a run and bicycle race. During your run, your average velocity is 8 miles per hour, and during your bicycle race, your average velocity is 27 miles per hour. You finish the race in 5 hours. What is the distance of the run ? What is the distance of the bicycle race ?

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