SOLUTION: two joggers start at the same time from opposite ends of a 12mile course. one jogger is running at a rate of 5mph, and the other is running at the rate of 7 mph, how long after the
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Question 444848: two joggers start at the same time from opposite ends of a 12mile course. one jogger is running at a rate of 5mph, and the other is running at the rate of 7 mph, how long after they begin will they meet?
Answer by rwm(914) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5t+7t=12
12t=12
t=1
one hour
together they cover the 12 miles.
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