document.write( "Question 313919: Two bicyclists start at the same time at a given point and travel in the same direction at average speeds of 8 miles per hour and 10 miles per hour. After how long are the bicyclists 5 miles apart? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #224451 by checkley77(12844)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! D=RT \n" ); document.write( "D=8T \n" ); document.write( "D=10T-5 \n" ); document.write( "8T=10T-5 \n" ); document.write( "8T-10T=-5 \n" ); document.write( "-2T=-5 \n" ); document.write( "T=-5/-2 \n" ); document.write( "T=2/5 \n" ); document.write( "T=2.5 HOURS THEY WILL BE 5 MILES APART. \n" ); document.write( "PROOF: \n" ); document.write( "8*2.5=10*2.5-5 \n" ); document.write( "20=25-5 \n" ); document.write( "20=20\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |