Algebra: A Combined Approach (4th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321726391
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Chapter 7 - Section 7.6 - Proportions and Problem Solving with Rational Equations - Exercise Set - Page 541: 58

Answer

3 hours

Work Step by Step

bus: 60 mph, 1.5 hours behind car: 40 mph, 1.5 hours ahead $60(t)=40*(t+1.5)$ $60t = 40t+60$ $20t = 60$ $20t/20 = 60/20$ $t=3$
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