SOLUTION: write an equation and solve Sadie leaves Lewiston for Clarksville 388 mi away and drives 52 mi/hr. Monica leaves Clarksville for Lewiston at the same time and travels 45 mi/hr.

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Question 993328: write an equation and solve
Sadie leaves Lewiston for Clarksville 388 mi away and drives 52 mi/hr. Monica leaves Clarksville for Lewiston at the same time and travels 45 mi/hr. How soon will the two meet?
Answer by ikleyn(52780) About Me  (Show Source):
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388%2F%2852+%2B+45%29 = 388%2F97 = 4 hours.

The rate at which the distance between them decreases is 52 mph + 45 mph = 97 mph.