SOLUTION: Noah and Ben are running in the Walker Street Fun Run. Noah runs at 7mph, Ben at 5mph. If they start at the same time, how long will it be before they are 1/3 mile apart?

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Question 135063: Noah and Ben are running in the Walker Street Fun Run. Noah runs at 7mph, Ben at 5mph. If they start at the same time, how long will it be before they are 1/3 mile apart?
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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7x-5x=1/3
2x=1/3
6x=1
x=1/6 hour or 10 minutes they will be 1/3 miles apart.