SOLUTION: Two trucks leave a warehouse at the same time. One travels due north at an average speed of 53 miles per hour, and the other travels due south at an average speed of 50 miles per

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Question 990759: Two trucks leave a warehouse at the same time. One travels due north at an average speed of 53 miles per hour, and the other travels due south at an average speed of 50 miles per hour. After how many hours will the two trucks be 206 miles apart?
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Answer by macston(5194) About Me  (Show Source):
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The trucks separate at a rate of (53mph+50mph) 103mph.
Time=(distance)/(rate)=206mi/103mph=2 hours
ANSWER: The trucks will be 206 miles apart in 2 hours.

Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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The distance they are apart at any given moment is the sum of their speeds times the time they have been traveling. Solve for

John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it