document.write( "Question 122024: Two cars start from the same town at the same time and travel in opposite directions. One car averages 50 miles per hour and the other 60 miles per hour. In how many hours will they be 550 miles apart? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #89644 by checkley71(8403)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! 50t+60t=550 \n" ); document.write( "110t=550 \n" ); document.write( "t=550/110 \n" ); document.write( "t=5 hours they will be 550 miles apart. \n" ); document.write( "proof \n" ); document.write( "50*5+60*5=550 \n" ); document.write( "250+300=550 \n" ); document.write( "550=550 \n" ); document.write( " |