Register

Two people start walking at the same time in the same direction. One person walks at 3 mph and the other person walks at 5 mph. In how many hours will they be 1.5 miles apart?

Two people start walking at the same time in the same direction. One person walks at 3 mph and the other person walks at 5 mph. In how many hours will they be 1.5 miles apart?
asked 23.3k views
3 votes
Two people start walking at the same time in the same direction. One person walks at 3 mph and the other person walks at 5 mph. In how many hours will they be 1.5 miles apart?

asked
User Sanastasiadis
by
7.8k points

1 Answer

5 votes
Our equation is 1.5 = 5x + 3x, x being the hours. We can combine 3x and 5x, getting 8x, then we can divide both sides by 8, getting x = .1865
answered
User Zzztimbo
by
7.6k points
← Prev Question Next Question →

No related questions found

Ask a Question
Welcome to Qamnty — a place to ask, share, and grow together. Join our community and get real answers from real people.

Categories

Other Questions

What is .725 as a fraction
How do you estimate of 4 5/8 X 1/3
A bathtub is being filled with water. After 3 minutes 4/5 of the tub is full. Assuming the rate is constant, how much longer will it take to fill the tub?
Link Copied!