SOLUTION: two boats in opposite directions; one at 10mph,the other at 14mph. in how many hours will they be 48 miles apart if they travel the same time?

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Question 848490: two boats in opposite directions; one at 10mph,the other at 14mph. in how many hours will they be 48 miles apart if they travel the same time?
Answer by richwmiller(17219)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(10+14)*x=48
24*x=48
x=2 hours

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