SOLUTION: From a point on a straight road, John and Victoria ride bicycles in opposite directions. John rides 7 miles per hour and Victoria rides 13 miles per hour. In how many hours will th

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Question 535930: From a point on a straight road, John and Victoria ride bicycles in opposite directions. John rides 7 miles per hour and Victoria rides 13 miles per hour. In how many hours will they be 60 miles apart?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You can add their speeds to find how
fast they are separating
+60+=+%28+7+%2B+13+%29%2At+
+60+=+20t+
+t+=+3+
They will be 60 mi apart in 3 hrs