document.write( "Question 722765: two trucks leave a warehouse at the same time. one travels due west at an average speed of 47 miles per hour, and the other travels due east at an average speed of 53 miles per hour. after how many hours will the two trucks be 500 miles apart \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #442873 by checkley79(3341)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! D=RT \n" ); document.write( "500=47T+53T \n" ); document.write( "500=100T \n" ); document.write( "T=500/100 \n" ); document.write( "T=5 HOURS. ANS. \n" ); document.write( "PROOF: \n" ); document.write( "500=47*5+53*5 \n" ); document.write( "500=235+265 \n" ); document.write( "500=500 \n" ); document.write( " |