document.write( "Question 783770: Julie travels 6 times faster than Eric. Traveling In opposite directions, they are 196 miles apart after 2 hours. Find their rate of travel \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #476911 by Alan3354(69443)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Julie travels 6 times faster than Eric. Traveling In opposite directions, they are 196 miles apart after 2 hours. Find their rate of travel \n" ); document.write( "---------------- \n" ); document.write( "6 times faster = 7 times as fast \n" ); document.write( "--- \n" ); document.write( "E = Eric's speed \n" ); document.write( "J = Julie's speed \n" ); document.write( "---- \n" ); document.write( "d = r*t \n" ); document.write( "r = d/t = 196/2 \n" ); document.write( "r = 98 mi/hr \n" ); document.write( "----- \n" ); document.write( "E + J = 98 \n" ); document.write( "J = 7E \n" ); document.write( "--- \n" ); document.write( "E + 7E = 98 \n" ); document.write( "8E = 98 \n" ); document.write( "E = 12.25 mi/hr \n" ); document.write( "J = 85.75 mi/hr \n" ); document.write( " |