SOLUTION: Two bicycles depart from Miami Beach going in opposite directions. The first bicycle is traveling at 10 miles per hour. The second bicycle travels at 5 miles per hour

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Question 515022:
Two bicycles depart from Miami Beach going in opposite directions. The first bicycle is traveling at
10 miles per hour. The second bicycle travels at 5 miles per hour. How long does it take until the bikes are 45 miles apart?

Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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10t+5t=45
15t=45
t=3 hours