Problema Solution

Nick and Jessica leave home going in opposite directions. Nick is walking at 3 mph, and Jessica is jogging at 6 mph. After how long will they be 3 miles apart?

Answer provided by our tutors

their combined speed, since they are heading in exactly opposite directions:

3+6 = 9


time = distance/speed

3/9 = 0.33


0.33*60 = 19.8


in just under 20 minutes (19.8) they will be 3 miles apart