SOLUTION: 2 cars leave pima county traveling in opposite directions. One car travels @80mph and other @ 54mph. in how many hour will they be 938 miles apart?

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Question 411310: 2 cars leave pima county traveling in opposite directions. One car travels @80mph and other @ 54mph. in how many hour will they be 938 miles apart?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi

D = r*t  

 80mph*t + 54mpn*t = 938mi

  t = 938mi/134mph

  t = 7hrs



CHECKING our Answer***

 80mph*7hr + 54mpn*7hr = 560mi + 378mi = 938mi