SOLUTION: two buses leave Charleston at the same time traveling in opposite directions. one bus travels at 59 mph and the other at 56 mph. how soon will they be 230 miles apart?

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Question 925677: two buses leave Charleston at the same time traveling in opposite directions. one bus travels at 59 mph and the other at 56 mph. how soon will they be 230 miles apart?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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D = rt
59t + 56t = 230
115t = 230
t = 2hr