SOLUTION: Mr. P and his sister leave their home at the same time traveling in opposite directions. Mr. P. travels at 57 mph and his sister travels at 65 mph. In how many hours will they be 3

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Question 609146: Mr. P and his sister leave their home at the same time traveling in opposite directions. Mr. P. travels at 57 mph and his sister travels at 65 mph. In how many hours will they be 366 miles apart?
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Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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They are moving apart at the sum of their rates
+57+%2B+65+=+122+ mi/hr
+d+=+r%2At+
+366+=+122%2At+
+t+=+366%2F122+
+t+=+3+
They be 366 miles apart in 3 hrs

Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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Answer the question if one of them stayed put and the other travelled at 122 mph. Same answer.

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