document.write( "Question 443328: From a point on a straight road, John and Fred ride bicycles in opposite directions. John rides 9 miles per hour and Fred rides 13 miles per hour. In how many hours will they be 88 miles apart? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #305792 by stanbon(75887)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! From a point on a straight road, John and Fred ride bicycles in opposite directions. John rides 9 miles per hour and Fred rides 13 miles per hour. In how many hours will they be 88 miles apart? \n" ); document.write( "--- \n" ); document.write( "They are separating at the rate of (9+13) = 22 mph. \n" ); document.write( "---- \n" ); document.write( "time = distance/rate \n" ); document.write( "---- \n" ); document.write( "time = 88 miles/ 22mph = 4hrs. \n" ); document.write( "============================================= \n" ); document.write( "Cheers, \n" ); document.write( "Stan H. \n" ); document.write( " |