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7. Noah and Andre are 15 miles apart on a bike path when they start biking toward each other. Noah rides at a constant speed of 4 miles per hour, and Andre rides at a constant speed of 2 miles per hour. How long does it take until Noah and Andre meet?

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Answer:

it will take them both 2.5 hours until they meet

Explanation:

Distance = speed × time
so basically its just
4t + 2t = 15

6t = 15

t = 15/6

t = 2.5 hours

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