Ladanian and Drew leave the hotel at the same time in opposite directions. Ladanian 57 mph and Drew 65 mph. In how many hours will they be 366 miles apart?

Question

uniform motion problems

Answer 1

Let t = time it will take to be 366 miles apart

 

Using the distance formula, d = rt, set up your equation.

 

57t + 65t = 366

      122 t = 366

             t = 3 hours