SOLUTION: two buses leave boston at the same time traveling in opposite directions. one bus travels at 65 mph, and the other at 59 mph. how soon will they be 186 miles apart?

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Question 743165: two buses leave boston at the same time traveling in opposite directions. one bus travels at 65 mph, and the other at 59 mph. how soon will they be 186 miles apart?
Answer by checkley79(3341) About Me  (Show Source):
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D=RT
186=65T+59T
186=124T
T=168/124
T=1.355 HOURS ANS.