document.write( "Question 1196175: A plane leaves Charlotte at 9:00 AM and flies north at 400 knots. At the same time, another plane flies south from Charlotte at 250 knots. How long is it before they are 1000 nautical miles apart? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #828895 by Alan3354(69443) You can put this solution on YOUR website! A plane leaves Charlotte at 9:00 AM and flies north at 400 knots. At- the same time, another plane flies south from Charlotte at 250 knots. How long is it before they are 1000 nautical miles apart? \n" ); document.write( "========================== \n" ); document.write( "The speeds are added when going in opposite directions ---> 650 knots \n" ); document.write( "-------------------- \n" ); document.write( "d = r*t \n" ); document.write( "t = d/r = 1000/650 hours \n" ); document.write( " |