SOLUTION: Jason left the city traveling at 74 mph, while, at the same time, Sandy left the city going the opposite direction at the speed of 65 mph. Find the time Jason traveled before the t

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Question 932143: Jason left the city traveling at 74 mph, while, at the same time, Sandy left the city going the opposite direction at the speed of 65 mph. Find the time Jason traveled before the two were 79 miles apart.

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Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Traveling in Opposite Directions
re TY: D = rt (mi = mphr(hr))
Jason's distance + Sandy's Distance = 79mi
74mph(t) + 65mph(t) = 79mi
t = 79mi/(74+65)