document.write( "Question 910739: alexander and judy are 31 miles apart on a calm lake paddling toward each other. alexander paddles at 5 miles per hour, while judy paddles at 8 miles per hour. how long will it take them to meet \n" ); document.write( "
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Their speeds are added when going in opposite directions.
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\n" ); document.write( "d = r*t
\n" ); document.write( "t = d/r
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