SOLUTION: Two children, who are 255 meters apart, start walking toward each other at the same instant at rates of 1.3 m/s and 1.7 m/s, respectively (see the figure). When will they me

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Question 121583This question is from textbook algebra and trigonometry with analiytic geometry
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Two children, who are 255 meters apart, start walking toward each other at the same instant at rates of 1.3 m/s and 1.7 m/s, respectively (see the figure).
When will they meet?
After sec.
How far will each have walked?
The girl: m
The boy: m This question is from textbook algebra and trigonometry with analiytic geometry

Answer by checkley71(8403) About Me  (Show Source):
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1.3T+1.7T=255
3T=255
T=255/3
T=85 SECONDS THEY WILL MEET.
THE GIRL WILL HAVE WALKED 1.3*85=110.5 METERS
THE BOY WILL HAVE WALKED 1.7*85=144.5 METERS.
PR00F:
110.5+144.5=255 METERS.