document.write( "Question 823216: It takes 4 1/2 hours for a jet to fly from coast to coast. One jet leaves Los Angeles for New York at 4:40 pm while another jet leaves New York for Los Angeles at 6:00 pm. Which plane will be closer to New York when they pass each other? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #495734 by richwmiller(17219)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Did they leave at local times? \n" ); document.write( "LA is 3 hours behind NYC \n" ); document.write( "So 6 pm NYC is 3 pm in LA \n" ); document.write( " |