SOLUTION: The Appalachian Express and the Mississippi Streamer, starting 2184 apart, leave at the same time heading toward each other. They meet in 12 hours. The Appalachian express has tra

Question 770115: The Appalachian Express and the Mississippi Streamer, starting 2184 apart, leave at the same time heading toward each other. They meet in 12 hours. The Appalachian express has traveled at a rate of 85 mph, and the Mississippi streamer has traveled at a rate of 97 mph. How far has the Mississippi Streamer traveled when they meet.
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The Appalachian Express and the Mississippi Streamer, starting 2184 apart, leave at the same time heading toward each other. They meet in 12 hours. The Appalachian express has traveled at a rate of 85 mph, and the Mississippi streamer has traveled at a rate of 97 mph. How far has the Mississippi Streamer traveled when they meet.
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MS DATA:
rate = 97 mph ; time = 12 hrs ; distance = 97*12 = 1164 miles
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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