Question 770116
Let {{{ d }}} = distance the M.S. has traveled
{{{ 2184 - d }}} = distance A.E. has traveled
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Equation for M.S.
(1) {{{ d = 97*12 }}}
Equation for A.E.
(2) {{{ 2184 - d = 85*12 }}}
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(1) {{{ d = 1164 }}}
and
(2) {{{ 2184 - d = 1020 }}}
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The M.S. has traveled 1164 mi when they meet
check:
{{{ 1164 + 1020 = 2184 }}}
{{{ 2184 = 2184 }}}
OK