Problema Solution
paul left springfield traveling north at 61mph. two hours later tim left springfield going south at a rate of 65mph. how long will it take after paul left to be 1004 miles apart?
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To solve, set
61(h) + 1004 =65(h-2)
where h is the number of hours since paul left
61h +1004 =65h -130
61h + 874 =65h
4h = 874
h=218.5
218.5 hours after paul leaves, tim will be 1004 miles past him.