document.write( "Question 791890: A helicopter flew at 150 miles per hour to rescue the boat people who were 330 miles away. The boat continued towards the helicopter at a speed of 15 miles per hour. How long did it take the helicopter to reach the boat of people? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #479794 by Alan3354(69443) You can put this solution on YOUR website! A helicopter flew at 150 miles per hour to rescue the boat people who were 330 miles away. The boat continued towards the helicopter at a speed of 15 miles per hour. How long did it take the helicopter to reach the boat of people? \n" ); document.write( "-------------- \n" ); document.write( "The speeds are added when going in opposite directions. \n" ); document.write( "150 + 15 = 165 mi/hr \n" ); document.write( "------ \n" ); document.write( "d = r*t \n" ); document.write( "t = d/r \n" ); document.write( "------- \n" ); document.write( "\"boat of people\" ? \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |