SOLUTION: Sam and John each leave a rest area on the Florida Turnpike. Sam travels north and John travels south. After 2 hours, Sam has gone 138 miles and John, who ran into heavy traffic, t

SOLUTION: Sam and John each leave a rest area on the Florida Turnpike. Sam travels north and John travels south. After 2 hours, Sam has gone 138 miles and John, who ran into heavy traffic, t

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Question 1183436: Sam and John each leave a rest area on the Florida Turnpike. Sam travels north and John travels south. After 2 hours, Sam has gone 138 miles and John, who ran into heavy traffic, traveled 90 miles. How far apart are they?
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Answer by josgarithmetic(39625) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
How far apart? The sum of 138 miles and 90 miles.
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