SOLUTION: The Withlacoochee State Trail is the longest paved bike trail in Florida. The bike trail is 46 miles long and runs from Citrus Springs to Trilby. Carlos and Kevin decide to bike th

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Question 607208: The Withlacoochee State Trail is the longest paved bike trail in Florida. The bike trail is 46 miles long and runs from Citrus Springs to Trilby. Carlos and Kevin decide to bike the trail from opposite directions. Carlos leaves Citrus Springs at 8:00 a.m. traveling at an average speed of 8 miles per hour. Kevin leaves Trilby at 10:00 a.m. traveling at an average speed of 7 miles per hour. At what distance, in miles, from Citrus Springs will the two friends meet?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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8*(t+2)+7*t=46
8t+16+7t=46
15t=30
t=2 hours for Kevin
four hours for Carlos.
32 miles from Citrus Springs
check
4*8+7*2=46
32+14=46
ok