SOLUTION: At the same time, Sam and Fred who are 108 miles apart begin moving toward each other. Find the number of hours before they meet if Sam runs 13 mph and Fred walks 5 mph.

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Question 1003352: At the same time, Sam and Fred who are 108 miles apart begin moving toward each other. Find the number of hours before they meet if Sam runs 13 mph and Fred walks 5 mph.
Answer by addingup(3677) About Me  (Show Source):
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13+5= 18 is how fast they are moving toward each other
108/18= 6 hours is how many hours before they meet