SOLUTION: Jim travels 3 times faster than Bill. Traveling in opposite directions, they are 384 miles apart after 8 hours. Find their rates of travel.

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Question 958540: Jim travels 3 times faster than Bill.
Traveling in opposite directions, they are
384 miles apart after 8 hours.
Find their rates of travel.

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Jim travels 3 times faster than Bill.
Traveling in opposite directions, they are
384 miles apart after 8 hours.
Find their rates of travel.
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Jim rate = 3x mph
Bill rate = x mph
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Separation rate:: 3x+x = 4x mph
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rate = distance/time
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rate = 384/8 = 48
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Equation:
4x = 48
x = 12
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Jim rate = 3x = 36 mph
Bill rate = x = 12 mph
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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