Question

Atlanta and Cincinnati 440 miles apart. John leaves Cincinnati; driving

toward Atlanta at an average rate of 60 mph. Pat leaves Atlanta at the same time, driving toward Cincinnati in her antique auto, averaging 28 mph. How long will it take them to meet?

Answer 1

5 hours

Explanation:

28x = 60(440-x)

28x = 60*440 - 60x

88x = 60*440

x = 60*440/88

x = 300mi, distance Jon travels

300mi/60mph = 5hrs, the time it took them to meet

CHECKING OUR ANSWER

60MPH*5HR + 28MPH*5HR = 300MI + 140MI = 440MI