Question

Starting at the same point, Tom and Juanita go biking in opposite directions. If Tom rides at a speed of 16 mph, and Juanita rides at a speed of 18 mph, how far apart will they be in 2 hours? Please help I need the answer like right now! But also take your time to think it through!

Answer 1

Sure.

Tom and Juanita are moving in opposite directions, so their speeds are added together. Their combined speed is 16+18=34 mph.

If they travel for 2 hours at a speed of 34 mph, they will travel a distance of 34×2=68 miles.

Therefore, they will be 68 miles apart in 2 hours.

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Explanation:

Answer 2

Tom and Juanita will be 68 miles apart.

Explanation:

16 x 2 = 32 miles

18 x 2 = 36 miles

36 + 32 = 68 miles