SOLUTION: From a point on a river, two boats are driven in opposite directions, one at 10 miles per hour and the other at 8 miles per hour. In how many hours will they be 54 miles apart?

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Question 279513: From a point on a river, two boats are driven in opposite directions, one at 10 miles per hour and the other at 8 miles per hour. In how many hours will they be 54 miles apart?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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10t+8t=54
18t=54
t=3 hours