SOLUTION: two cars leave town at the same time going in the same direction. one travels 55 mi/h and the other travels 48 mi/h. in how many hours will they be 49 miles apart?

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Question 351331: two cars leave town at the same time going in the same direction. one travels 55 mi/h and the other travels 48 mi/h. in how many hours will they be 49 miles apart?
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
7 mph difference in speed
49/7=7 hrs