Morgan and Sass were visiting a friend in Chicago. Morgan has to leave at noon, but Sass did not leave for another 0.5 hours. On the road, Morgan averages 70 miles per hour and Sass averages 35 miles per hour. They left from the same point (their friends house), however they drove off in opposite directions. How long would Morgan have been driving when they will be 245 miles apart?

Morgan and Sass were visiting a friend in Chicago. Morgan has to leave at noon, but Sass did not leave for another 0.5 hours. On the road, Morgan averages 70 miles per hour and Sass averages 35 miles per hour. They left from the same point (their friends house), however they drove off in opposite directions. How long would Morgan have been driving when they will be 245 miles apart?

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

7th Edition

ISBN:9781337614085

Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Publisher:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

ChapterP: Preliminary Concepts

SectionP.CT: Test

Problem 1CT

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