Two men who are traveling in opposite directions at the rate of 18 and 22 mph respectively started at the same time at the same place. In how many hours will they be 250 apart

Solution

Solution

time : 6 \frac{1}{4}

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

18 x + 22 x = 250

Solve for

x, 18 x + 22 x = 250 : x = \frac{25}{4}

Convert improper fractions to mixed numbers

time : 6 \frac{1}{4}

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