SOLUTION: write an equation and solve
Sadie leaves Lewiston for Clarksville 388 mi away and drives 52 mi/hr. Monica leaves Clarksville for Lewiston at the same time and travels 45 mi/hr.
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Sadie leaves Lewiston for Clarksville 388 mi away and drives 52 mi/hr. Monica leaves Clarksville for Lewiston at the same time and travels 45 mi/hr. How soon will the two meet?
Answer by ikleyn(52780) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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= = 4 hours.
The rate at which the distance between them decreases is 52 mph + 45 mph = 97 mph.
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