document.write( "Question 413041: two cyclists start out at the same time and travel towards each other from points that are 140 miles apart. The frst cyclist travels at an average speed of 30 miles per hour, and the second travles at an averag espeed of 40 miles an hour. After how many hours will they meet? \n" ); document.write( "
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document.write( "Let x and (140-x)represent distance traveled by 40mph and 30mph cyclist respectively
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document.write( "Question states***  Note: t = D/r and is the same for both cylists
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document.write( " \"x%2F40+=+%28140-x%29%2F30\"
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document.write( "    30x = 40(140-x)
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document.write( "   70x = 5600
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document.write( "     x = 80mi, distance traveled by 40mph cyclist.  t = 80mi/40mph = 2hr
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document.write( "  2hr = 60mi/30mph \n" );
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