document.write( "Question 896279: S.F. and Santa Barbara are 690 miles apart. Jaclyn leaves Santa Barbara at the same time that Hannah leaves S.F., both driving towards each other. Hannah travels at a rate that is 10 mph. faster than Jaclyn. If they meet after 5 hours, how fast is each girl driving? (Directions for problem: Set up as an equation, don't solve it!) \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #543484 by harpazo(655)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! They leave at the same time traveling toward each other.\r \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "The distance between them is 690 miles.\r \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "They meet after 5 hours. This is our time.\r \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Hannah's speed = x + 10\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Jaclyn's speed = x\r \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "5x + 5(x + 10) = 690 is your equation. \n" ); document.write( " |