SOLUTION: Two buses leave Wilmington at the same time and travel in opposite directions. One bus averages 55mph and the other bus averages 45mph. When will they be 400 miles apart?

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Question 260245: Two buses leave Wilmington at the same time and travel in opposite directions. One bus averages 55mph and the other bus averages 45mph. When will they be 400 miles apart?
Answer by richwmiller(17219)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Wilmington isn't big enough for two busses at the same time!
55t+45t=400
100t=400
t=4 hours later

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