Distance Word Problem

Question

Professors Roberts and Jones, who live 676 miles apart, are exchanging houses and jobs for the summer. they start out their new locations at the exact same time, and they meet after 6.5 hours of driving. If their average speeds differ by 4 mph, what are their average speeds?

Answer 1

Hi Sydney,

 

This question makes no sense. . . if they are 676 miles apart, they can't meet after driving 6.5 miles.

 

Dan