Question 522219
Two drivers 240 miles apart start toward each other at 2pm.
 The faster one averages 50 mph and the slower one averages 35mph.
 The faster one stops for 2 hours along the way before they pass each other.
Write the equation to determine how long it will take them before they pass each other. 
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Let t = travel time of the slower car
then
(t-2) = travel time of the faster
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When they do pass each other the sum of their travel distances = 240
Write a dist equation: dist = speed * time
:
fast car dist + slow car dist = 240 mi
50(t-2) + 35t = 240