SOLUTION: car A is traveling 52 MPH, car B is traveling 27 MPH, Car B is traveling in the same lane 170.2 feet in front of car A. How long until they collide?

Question 1002095: car A is traveling 52 MPH, car B is traveling 27 MPH, Car B is traveling in the same lane 170.2 feet in front of car A. How long until they collide?
Found 2 solutions by harpazo, a:
Answer by harpazo(655) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I will set it up and you finish.
Let x = the time it will take for the cars to collide.
The cars are 170.2 feet from each other.
This means they are the same distance apart.
Distance 1 + Distance 2 = 170.2 feet
27x + 52x = 170.2 feet
Solve for x and your done.
Answer by a(4) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

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