SOLUTION: Two buses are moving towards each other, one at a speed of 40 mph and the other at a speed of 50 mph. How much closer to each other will they be in one hour? In two hours? In three

Question 959128: Two buses are moving towards each other, one at a speed of 40 mph and the other at a speed of 50 mph. How much closer to each other will they be in one hour? In two hours? In three hours?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Two buses are moving towards each other, one at a speed of 40 mph and the other at a speed of 50 mph. How much closer to each other will they be in one hour? In two hours? In three hours?
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Hint: When moving in opposite directions, speeds are added.

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