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?
------
They are separating at 44+38 = 82 mph
------
Ans: Distance = rate*time = 82mph*2 = 164 miles
----------------
Cheers,
Stan H.
----------------