document.write( "Question 450457: George bicycles at 18mph. Sam roller blades at 22mph. If they both leave the same place at the same time,after how much time will they be 12 miles apart? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #310028 by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! George bicycles at 18mph. Sam roller blades at 22mph. \n" ); document.write( "If they both leave the same place at the same time, after how much time will they be 12 miles apart? \n" ); document.write( ": \n" ); document.write( "let t = travel times (hrs) for them to be 12 mi apart \n" ); document.write( ": \n" ); document.write( "18t + 22t = 12 \n" ); document.write( "40t = 12 \n" ); document.write( "t = \n" ); document.write( "t = .3 hrs which is .3(60) = 18 min \n" ); document.write( " |