SOLUTION: Question Help Two boats leave a port at the same time, one going north and the other traveling south.

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Two boats leave a port at the same time, one going north and the other traveling south. The northbound boat travels
19
mph faster than the southbound boat. If the southbound boat is traveling at
48
mph, how long will it be before they are
1150
miles apart?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39616) About Me  (Show Source):
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Going in opposite directions, they are moving apart at 19+48=67 mph.

RT=D
Let t be time in hours
67%2At=1150
t=1150%2F67