SOLUTION: Conrad can jog to Chris's house in 10 minutes. Chris can ride her bike to Conrad's house in 6 minutes. If they start from their houses at the same time, in how many minutes do they

Question 449557: Conrad can jog to Chris's house in 10 minutes. Chris can ride her bike to Conrad's house in 6 minutes. If they start from their houses at the same time, in how many minutes do they meet?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
They will each travel for the same amount of time
Let = the distance between their houses
Let = time for them to meet
Conrad's rate =
Chris's rate =
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For Conrad:
Conrad's distance =
Chris's distance =
The sum of the distances is

Divide both sides by

They will meet in 3 minutes and 45 seconds
check:
Conrad's distance =
Conrad's distance =
Chris's distance =
Chris's distance =

OK
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