Two bicyclists ride in opposite directions. The speed of the first bicyclist is 5miles per hour faster than the second. After 2hours they are 70miles apart. How do you find their rates?
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Explanation:
First bicyclist
Second bicyclist
Explanation:
Let
Let
We know that distance is equal to rate multiplied by the time
The distance the first bicyclist travels is
The distance the second bicyclist travels is
We are given that they travel
So