SOLUTION: Two bicyclists started at the same time one heading due east at 20 mi/hr, the other heading due west at 25 mi/hr. How long will it take for the cyclists to meet?

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Question 273576: Two bicyclists started at the same time one heading due east at 20 mi/hr, the other heading due west at 25 mi/hr. How long will it take for the cyclists to meet?
Answer by josmiceli(19441)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If is the distance between them, they will
take hrs to meet

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