SOLUTION: two cyclists start at the same time from opposite ends of a course that is 45 miles long. one cyclist is riding at 14 mph and the second cyclist is riding at 16 mph. how long after
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Question 644819: two cyclists start at the same time from opposite ends of a course that is 45 miles long. one cyclist is riding at 14 mph and the second cyclist is riding at 16 mph. how long after they begin will they meet?
Answer by nerdybill(7384) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
two cyclists start at the same time from opposite ends of a course that is 45 miles long. one cyclist is riding at 14 mph and the second cyclist is riding at 16 mph. how long after they begin will they meet?
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Applying the "distance formula" of d=rt
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Let x = time (hours) they will meet
then
14x + 16x = 45
30x = 45
x = 45/30
x = 1.5 hours
or
x = 1 hour and 30 minutes
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