SOLUTION: Two friends live 30 miles apart. One day, they decide to run to each other's house. Michael leaves his house running at a rate of 4.5 miles per hour. At the same time Jon runs at a
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Question 521130: Two friends live 30 miles apart. One day, they decide to run to each other's house. Michael leaves his house running at a rate of 4.5 miles per hour. At the same time Jon runs at a rate of 5.5 miles per hour. How long does it take for the two to meet.
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
3 hours
x*(4.5+5.5)=30
x=3
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