Problema Solution
Steve travels 2 times as fast as Bill. Traveling in opposite directions, they are
288 miles apart after 8 hours. Find their rates of travel.
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Let
Bill's rate = v mph
Steve's rate = 2v mph
The total distance traveled: d = 288 mi
The time of the travel: t = 8 hr
rate = distance/time follows distance = rate*time
vt + 2vt = d
3vt = d
v = d/(3t)
v = 288/(3*8)
v = 12 mph
2*12 = 24 mph
Bill's rate is 12 mph.
Steve's rate is 24 mph.