SOLUTION: Nick and James leave home going in opposite directions. Nick is walking at 3 mph and James is jogging at 6 mph. After how long will they be 3 miles apart?
Algebra ->
Customizable Word Problem Solvers
-> Travel
-> SOLUTION: Nick and James leave home going in opposite directions. Nick is walking at 3 mph and James is jogging at 6 mph. After how long will they be 3 miles apart?
Log On
Question 1068591: Nick and James leave home going in opposite directions. Nick is walking at 3 mph and James is jogging at 6 mph. After how long will they be 3 miles apart? Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Nick and James leave home going in opposite directions.
Nick is walking at 3 mph and James is jogging at 6 mph.
After how long will they be 3 miles apart?
:
let t = time for this to be true
write a dist equation: dist = speed * time
3t + 6t = 3
9t = 3
t = 3/9 = 1/3 hr or 20 min
