SOLUTION: Carlos and Robert leave town A at the same time. They are heading to town B. Carlos, driving his sports car, travels 65kph. Robert, on a motorcycle travels at 55 kph. How long will

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Question 1089117: Carlos and Robert leave town A at the same time. They are heading to town B. Carlos, driving his sports car, travels 65kph. Robert, on a motorcycle travels at 55 kph. How long will it be before they are 55km apart?
Let x be the ?
| Distance | Rate | Time
Carlos | ? | ? | ?
Robert | ? | ? | ?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
65-55=10

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10%2At=55
t=55%2F10
t=11%2F2----------- five and a half hours