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Question 279756: I'm having difficult setting up the equation for this word problem,
Two runners, one averaging 8 miles per hour and the other 6 miles per hour, start at the same place and run along the same trail. The slower runner arrives at the end of the trail a half hour after the faster runner. How far did each person run?

Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
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time equals distance divided by rate ___ the distance is the same for both runners

d / 8 = (d / 6) - 1/2

multiplying by 24 ___ 3d = 4d - 12 ___ d = 12