document.write( "Question 634188: Nancy and Mark commute to work, traveling in opposite directions. Nancy leaves the house 8:00am and averages 35 miles per hour. Mark leaves at 8:15am and averages 40 miles per hour. At what time will they be 140 miles apart? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #399415 by richwmiller(17219)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! 35*(x+1/4)+40x=140 \n" ); document.write( "x=7/4 or 1 3/4 hours from 8:15. \n" ); document.write( "So at 10:00 am they will be 140 miles apart. \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |