SOLUTION: The Appalachian Express and the Mississippi Streamer, starting 2184 miles apart, leave at the same time heading toward each other. They meet in 12 hours. The Appalachian express h
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Question 770116: The Appalachian Express and the Mississippi Streamer, starting 2184 miles apart, leave at the same time heading toward each other. They meet in 12 hours. The Appalachian express has traveled at a rate of 85 mph, and the Mississippi streamer has traveled at a rate of 97 mph. How far has the Mississippi Streamer traveled when they meet. Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Let = distance the M.S. has traveled = distance A.E. has traveled
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Equation for M.S.
(1)
Equation for A.E.
(2)
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(1)
and
(2)
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The M.S. has traveled 1164 mi when they meet
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