SOLUTION: 2 friends left starbucks in opposite directions. One bike was traveling at 8 mph and the other friend was on a scooter going 6mph. How long until the friends are 70 miles apart?

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Question 1111951: 2 friends left starbucks in opposite directions. One bike was traveling at 8 mph and the other friend was on a scooter going 6mph. How long until the friends are 70 miles apart?
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2 friends left starbucks in opposite directions. One bike was traveling at 8 mph and the other friend was on a scooter going 6mph. How long until the friends are 70 miles apart?
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The speeds are added when going in opposite directions.