cjhsmelodyp6p2kd cjhsmelodyp6p2kd
  • 02-07-2018
  • Mathematics
contestada

Jim paddles from one shore of a lake 3 miles wide at 4mph, and John paddled from the opposite shore at 5mph . How long will they travel before they meet ?

Respuesta :

musiclover10045
musiclover10045 musiclover10045
  • 02-07-2018
Let X = time

Jim paddles 4 mph for x time = 4x
John paddles 5 mph for x time = 5x

write an equation: 4x +5x = 3 miles

9x = 3 miles

Divide both sides by 9:

x = 3/9

x = 1/3 of an hour = 20 minutes.
Answer Link

Otras preguntas

Find the time it would take, in hours, to travel 50 miles.
VXYZ is a kite. What is the length of XY?
What is the relationship between Chiron and other important figures in Greek mythology?
Which set of instructions should you use to access the options for converting text to a table? O Click the File tab, then click the Paragraph drop-down list, an
Which personality test indicates the different ways individuals deal with other people and their environments
The catch can be taken ________ the ground. a) in b) at c) on d) into
56 POINTS! Find the area of the following figure. Explain how you got your answer.
Directions: Please use the map above to answer the questions below. 1. What is the main idea of this map, in other words what does this map show?
giving brainly if correct​
I have 2 in the denominator. I am equivalent to 2/4. What fraction am I?