SOLUTION: Mike and Molly start running at the same time, from the same point and run in the same direction. Mike runs at 8mph while Molly runs at a slower pace. after 2 hours, they are 4 mil

SOLUTION: Mike and Molly start running at the same time, from the same point and run in the same direction. Mike runs at 8mph while Molly runs at a slower pace. after 2 hours, they are 4 mil

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Question 957933: Mike and Molly start running at the same time, from the same point and run in the same direction. Mike runs at 8mph while Molly runs at a slower pace. after 2 hours, they are 4 miles apart. Determine the speed at which Molly is running.
Answer by macston(5194) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
4 miles/2 hours=2 mph Mike is moving 2mph faster
8mph-2mph=6mph ANSWER: Molly is running 6 mph.
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