SOLUTION: Two cyclists start at 1:00 P.M. from opposite ends of a 54-mile race course. The average rate of speed of the first cyclist is 17 mph, and the average rate of speed of the second c
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Question 834286: Two cyclists start at 1:00 P.M. from opposite ends of a 54-mile race course. The average rate of speed of the first cyclist is 17 mph, and the average rate of speed of the second cyclist is 19 mph. At what time will the two cyclists meet?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
17a+19a=54
36a=54
2a=3
a=3/2=1.5
They meet at 2:30 pm
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