SOLUTION: Alexis and Julia both leave the bookstore at the same time, but in opposite directions. If Julia travels 7 mph faster than Alexis and after 3 hours they are 87 miles apart, how fas

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Question 1129140: Alexis and Julia both leave the bookstore at the same time, but in opposite directions. If Julia travels 7 mph faster than Alexis and after 3 hours they are 87 miles apart, how fast is each traveling?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!




11 mph, Alexis
18 mph, Julia

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