SOLUTION: Two cyclists begin traveling in the same direction on the same path. One travels 20mph and the other at 14mph. After how many hours will they be 15 mile apart. I'm confused on w

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Question 30305: Two cyclists begin traveling in the same direction on the same path. One travels 20mph and the other at 14mph. After how many hours will they be 15 mile apart. I'm confused on where to begin. I got mixed up with them going in the same direction. thank you so much for your help, I'm feeling lost.
Answer by Paul(988) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let the time be x
20x-14x=15
6x=15
x=2.5

Hence, after 2.5 hours they will be 15 milies apart.
Paul.