SOLUTION: Two cars start from the same place traveling in opposite directions one car leaves at noon traveling at 60 mph. The second car leaves at 1:00 traveling at 75 mph. How long will it
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Question 831039: Two cars start from the same place traveling in opposite directions one car leaves at noon traveling at 60 mph. The second car leaves at 1:00 traveling at 75 mph. How long will it take until they are 600 miles apart Answer by JulietG(1812) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! 1st hour = Car A travels 60 miles; Car B idle -- 60 miles apart
2nd hour = Car A travels 60 miles; Car B travels 75 miles -- 195 miles apart
3rd hour = Car A travels 60 miles; Car B travels 75 miles -- 330 miles apart
4th hour = Car A travels 60 miles; Car B travels 75 miles -- 465 miles apart
5th hour = Car A travels 60 miles; Car B travels 75 miles -- 600 miles apart
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In algebraic form, let x be the number of hours
600 = 60 + (CarA+CarB)(x-1) [because the first hour is only 60]
Distribute
600 = 60 + 135x-135
Subtract 60 from each side
540 = 135x - 135
Add 135 to each side
675 = 135x
Divide by 135
5 = x
