SOLUTION: Mary left the city travelling at 71 mph, while, at the same time, Tom left the city going the opposite direction at a speed of 51 mph. Find the time Mary travelled before the two

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Question 1125721: Mary left the city travelling at 71 mph, while, at the same time, Tom
left the city going the opposite direction at a speed of 51 mph. Find the
time Mary travelled before the two were 163 miles apart.

Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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Mary left the city travelling at 71 mph, while, at the same time, Tom
left the city going the opposite direction at a speed of 51 mph. Find the
time Mary travelled before the two were 163 miles apart.
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%2871%2B51%29%2Ax=163

x=163%2F122

x=1.336hours