SOLUTION: Two bicyclists started at the same time one heading due east at 20 mi/hr, the other heading due west at 25 mi/hr. How long will it take for the cyclists to meet?

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Question 273576: Two bicyclists started at the same time one heading due east at 20 mi/hr, the other heading due west at 25 mi/hr. How long will it take for the cyclists to meet?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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If d is the distance between them, they will
take d%2F%2820+%2B+25%29+=+d%2F45 hrs to meet