SOLUTION: if im walking 4 mph and my friend is riding his bike at 11 mph and we live 12 miles away how far would we be from home when we met?

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Question 483481: if im walking 4 mph and my friend is riding his bike at 11 mph and we live 12 miles away how far would we be from home when we met?
Answer by jorel1380(3719) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
11+4=15
12/15=.8 hours
4x.8=3.2
11x.8=8.8
You would be 3.2 miles away from home; your friend would be 8.8 miles from his house when you met..