SOLUTION: James and Lance start riding their bikes 8 miles apart on a straight road. They ride toward each other. James goes a mile every 3 minutes, while Lance goes a mile every 5 minutes.
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Question 699284: James and Lance start riding their bikes 8 miles apart on a straight road. They ride toward each other. James goes a mile every 3 minutes, while Lance goes a mile every 5 minutes. How long does it take until they meet on the road? Answer by lwsshak3(11628) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! James and Lance start riding their bikes 8 miles apart on a straight road. They ride toward each other. James goes a mile every 3 minutes, while Lance goes a mile every 5 minutes. How long does it take until they meet on the road?
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let x=distance Lance traveled
8-x=distance James traveled
Travel time=distance/speed (same for both)
x/(1/5)=(8-x)/(1/3)
5x=24-3x
8x=24
x=3 mi =distance Lance traveled
his travel time=x/(1/5)=3/(1/5)=15
How long does it take until they meet on the road? 15 min
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