SOLUTION: Two cars leave town going in the same direction on the same road. One travels at 30mph and the other at 46mph. In how many hours will they be 72 miles apart?

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Question 69480: Two cars leave town going in the same direction on the same road. One travels at 30mph and the other at 46mph. In how many hours will they be 72 miles apart?
Answer by checkley75(3666) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
46X-30X=72
16X=72
X=72/16
X=4.5 HOURS & THEY WILL BE 72 MILES APART.
PROOF
46*4.5-30*4.5=72
207-135= 72
72=72