document.write( "Question 638001: Mary and Janet are running in the Apple Hill Run. Mary runs at 7mph, Janet at 5 mph. If they start at the same time, how long will it be before they are 1.5 miles apart? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #401959 by stanbon(75887)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Mary and Janet are running in the Apple Hill Run. Mary runs at 7mph, Janet at 5 mph. If they start at the same time, how long will it be before they are 1.5 miles apart? \n" ); document.write( "-------------------- \n" ); document.write( "Mary DATA: \n" ); document.write( "rate = 7 mph ; time = t hrs. ; distance = 7t miles \n" ); document.write( "----- \n" ); document.write( "Janet DATA: \n" ); document.write( "rate = 5 mph ; time = t hrs. ; distance = 5t miles \n" ); document.write( "----- \n" ); document.write( "Equation: \n" ); document.write( "7t-5t = 1.5 hrs \n" ); document.write( "2t = 1.5 hrs \n" ); document.write( "time = (3/4)hr = 45 minutes \n" ); document.write( "================= \n" ); document.write( "Cheers, \n" ); document.write( "Stan H. \n" ); document.write( "============== \n" ); document.write( " |