SOLUTION: Two cyclists start from the same point at the same time and move in opposite directions. One cyclist is traveling at 7 mph, and the other cyclist is traveling at 9 mph. After 15 mi

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Question 923791: Two cyclists start from the same point at the same time and move in opposite directions. One cyclist is traveling at 7 mph, and the other cyclist is traveling at 9 mph. After 15 min, how far apart are the two cyclists?
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) About Me  (Show Source):
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combined speed = 7 + 9 = 16 mph
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s = d/t
d = st
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d = 16 miles/hr * 0.25 hr
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answer:
d = 4 miles
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