SOLUTION: Marsha and Michael start at the same point and travel in opposite directions. Marsha drives 44 mph and Michael drives 42 mph. How far apart will they be in 2 hours?

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Question 400148: Marsha and Michael start at the same point and travel in opposite directions. Marsha drives 44 mph and Michael drives 42 mph. How far apart will they be in 2 hours?
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Question States*** (traveling in opposite directions for 2hr)

 44mph*2hr + 42mph*2hr =  88mi + 84mi = 172mi apart