SOLUTION: Mike launches from his kayak from ramp A. At the same time, Julie launches her kayak from ramp B, 15 miles away. mike paddles upstream toward Ramp B at 2mph. Julie paddles downstre
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Question 901295: Mike launches from his kayak from ramp A. At the same time, Julie launches her kayak from ramp B, 15 miles away. mike paddles upstream toward Ramp B at 2mph. Julie paddles downstream toward Ramp A at 3mph. How many miles from ramp a will mike and Julie be when they meet?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let = distance in miles Mike has to travel
Let = distance Julie has to travel
Let = time in hours until they meet
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Mike's equation:
(1)
Julie's equation:
(2)
(3)
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Substitute (1) and (2) into (3)
(3)
(3)
(3) hrs
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(1)
(1)
(1)
Mike and Julie will be 6 mi from
ramp A when they meet
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check:
(2)
(2)
(2)
OK
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