document.write( "Question 1198781: Krystal left the hospital and drove toward the lake at an average speed of 45 km/h. -
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document.write( "Heather left four hours later and drove in the opposite direction with an average speed of 80 km/h. Find the number of hours Heather needs to drive before they are 430 km apart. \n" );
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Algebra.Com's Answer #832429 by Alan3354(69443)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Krystal left the hospital and drove toward the lake at an average speed of 45 km/h. - \n" ); document.write( "Heather left four hours later and drove in the opposite direction with an average speed of 80 km/h. Find the number of hours Heather needs to drive before they are 430 km apart. \n" ); document.write( "-------------------------------- \n" ); document.write( "In 4 hours, K moved 4*45 = 180 kms \n" ); document.write( "---- \n" ); document.write( "Moving in opposite directions, speeds are added. \n" ); document.write( "45 + 80 = 125 km/hr \n" ); document.write( "--- \n" ); document.write( "430 - 180 = 250 kms to go \n" ); document.write( "--- 250/125 = 2 hours \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |