document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=521130>Question 521130</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Two friends live 30 miles apart. One day, they decide to run to each other's house. Michael leaves his house running at a rate of 4.5 miles per hour. At the same time Jon runs at a rate of 5.5 miles per hour. How long does it take for the two to meet.<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "x*(4.5+5.5)=30<BR>\n" );
document.write( "x=3<BR>\n" );
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