SOLUTION: Two cyclists begin traveling in the same direction on the same bike path. One travels at 20 miles per hour, and the other travels at 14 miles per hour. After how much time will

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Question 230279: Two cyclists begin traveling in the same direction on the same bike path.
One travels at 20 miles per hour, and the other travels at 14 miles per hour.
After how much time will the cyclists be 15 miles apart?
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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D=RT
15=(20-14)T
15=6T
6T=15
T=15/6
T=2.5 HRS. ANS.