Heaven and Jacy both leave the mall at the same time, but in opposite directions. If Heaven travels 7 mph and Jacy travels 11 mph, how long until they are 162 miles apart

Solution

Solution

time : 9

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

7 x + 11 x = 162

Solve for

x, 7 x + 11 x = 162 : x = 9

time : 9

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