document.write( "Question 911690: Two cars start from the same point. One travels south at 75 mi/hr and the other travels east at 45 mi/hr. At what rate is the distance between them increasing three hours later? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #553342 by richwmiller(17219)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! r=sqrt(45^2+75^2)=15sqrt(34)=87.46 each hour \n" ); document.write( "The distance increases by 87 miles but the rate is still 87 mph no matter how many hours pass. \n" ); document.write( " |