SOLUTION: A cyclist begins traveling at 18 miles per hour. At the same time and place, an in-line skater foolows the cyclist's path and begins traveling 6 miles per hour. After how long will

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Question 343298: A cyclist begins traveling at 18 miles per hour. At the same time and place, an in-line skater foolows the cyclist's path and begins traveling 6 miles per hour. After how long will they be 24 miles apart?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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Their relative speed is 12 mph (18 - 6).
24/12 = 2 hours.