document.write( "Question 357962: Drivers A and B are 50 mi apart, and they plan to meet at 7 P.M. at a point between them that is 30 mi from A. Both drive at 50 mph. What time should each driver start out? \n" ); document.write( "

Algebra.Com's Answer #255507 by ewatrrr(24785) $\"\"$ $\"About$

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document.write( "Hi,
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document.write( "Note: Driver A will be driving 30mi aan Driver B will driving 20mi
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document.write( "d= r*t or t= d/r
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document.write( "Driver A
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document.write( "t = 30mi/50mph = 3/5 hr = 36/60 or 36 min.  Driver A should leave at 7:36 P.M.
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document.write( "Driver B 
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document.write( "t = 20mi/50mph = 2/5 hr = 24/60 or 24 min.  Driver B should leave at 7:24 P.M. \n" );
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