document.write( "Question 169023: A jet-liner and a propeller driven aircraft leave two cities 3000km apart at the same time and fly toward each other on a collision course. The flights are non-stop. If the propeller driven plane flies at 300km/h and the jet at 600km/h, how far will the jet fly before these planes crash? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #124655 by checkley77(12844)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! 300x+600x=3000 \n" ); document.write( "900x=3000 \n" ); document.write( "x=3000/900 \n" ); document.write( "x=3.333 or 3 hours & 20 min. they will meet. \n" ); document.write( "600*3.333=2,000 miles the jet will fly before crashing. \n" ); document.write( " |