SOLUTION: Noah and ben are running in the walker street fun run. Noah runs at 7mph, Ben at 5 mph. If they start at the same time, how long will it be before they are 1/6 miles apart?

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Question 873765: Noah and ben are running in the walker street fun run. Noah runs at 7mph, Ben at 5 mph. If they start at the same time, how long will it be before they are 1/6 miles apart?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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7t - 5t = 1/6
2t = 1/6
t = 1/12 hr 0r 5min