document.write( "Question 262869: Two truck drivers leave a warehouse traveling in opposite directions, one driving at 50 mph and one driving at 56 mph. If the slower driver has a 2-hour head start, how long has she been on the road when two drivers are 683 miles apart? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #193669 by checkley77(12844)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! D=RT \n" ); document.write( "683=50T+65(T-2) \n" ); document.write( "683=50T+65T-130 \n" ); document.write( "115T=683+130 \n" ); document.write( "115T=813 \n" ); document.write( "T=813/115 \n" ); document.write( "T=7.7 HOURS THE 50MPH CAR HAS BEEN ON THE ROAD WHEN THEY ARE 583 MILES APART. \n" ); document.write( " |