SOLUTION: Two cyclists start from the same point and ride in opposite directions. One cyclist rides twice as fast as the other. In 3 hours, they are 81 kilometer apart. Find the rate of each

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Question 1012096: Two cyclists start from the same point and ride in opposite directions. One cyclist rides twice as fast as the other. In 3 hours, they are 81 kilometer apart. Find the rate of each cyclist.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
3r%2A3=81 according to RT=D.

r=9