SOLUTION: Rate time distance Practice problem Michael and Sergio both leave the library at the same time, but in opposite directions. If Michael travels 14 mph and Sergio travels 23 mph

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Question 1175202: Rate time distance Practice problem

Michael and Sergio both leave the library at the same time, but in opposite directions. If Michael travels 14 mph and Sergio travels 23 mph, how long until they are 111 miles apart?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Basic Rule, RT=D.

x, how long in time hours
See again what is described: they are going in opposite directions, so both distances being traveled are to be ADDED.

This equation should now be clear.
14x%2B23x=111
Solve for x.
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