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Question 20375: I needed to send you another email address in case previous one does not work.
"Two boats are traveling toward each other, one at 15 mph and the other at 10mph. At 8:00 am they are 75 miles apart. When will they meet?"
Thank you.

Answer by Paul(988) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
10x+15x=75
25x=75
x=3
They will meet at 11:00
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