document.write( "Question 405193: Two trucks leave from the same truck stop at the same time. One travels east on interstae 80 and the other travels west. The eastbound truck averages 40 miles per hour, and the westbound truck averages 50 miles per hour. In how many hours will the trucks be 300 miles apart? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #286241 by checkley79(3341)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! D=RT \n" ); document.write( "300=40T+50T \n" ); document.write( "300=90T \n" ); document.write( "T=300/90 \n" ); document.write( "T=3.33 OR 3 HOURS 20 MINUTES THEY WILL BE 300 MILES APART. \n" ); document.write( " |