SOLUTION: D'Maree left Chicago traveling directly south at 50 mi/h. Jessica left at the same time traveling north at 40mi/h. How far apart will they be in 5 hours?

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Question 384047: D'Maree left Chicago traveling directly south at 50 mi/h. Jessica left at the same time traveling north at 40mi/h. How far apart will they be in 5 hours?
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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moving apart at 90 mph
D=rt
D=90*5
D=450 miles