SOLUTION: Maria and Ming start at the same point and drive in opposite directions. Maria drives 44 mph and Ming drives 38 mph. How far apart will they be in 2 hours?

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Question 970353: Maria and Ming start at the same point and drive in opposite directions. Maria drives 44 mph and Ming drives 38 mph. How far apart will they be in 2 hours?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Maria and Ming start at the same point and drive in opposite directions. Maria drives 44 mph and Ming drives 38 mph. How far apart will they be in 2 hours?
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They are separating at 44+38 = 82 mph
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Ans: Distance = rate*time = 82mph*2 = 164 miles
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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