SOLUTION: 2 cars travel in opposite directions, starting from the same place at the same time. One travels at an average rate of 48 miles per hour and the other averages at 55 miles per hour

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Question 1110159: 2 cars travel in opposite directions, starting from the same place at the same time. One travels at an average rate of 48 miles per hour and the other averages at 55 miles per hour. In how many hours will they be 618 miles apart?
Answer by ikleyn(52802) About Me  (Show Source):
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48*t + 55*t = 618


(48+55)*t = 618


103*t = 618  ====>  t = 618%2F103 = 6.


Answer.  In 6 hours.

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