Show an equation and solution for the problem. Larry and Cartman live 800 miles apart. They are driving toward each other to meet on the road, keeping cell phone communication as they go. They both left their homes at 8:00 A.M. If Larry is driving an average of 60 mph and Cartman is driving an average of 65 mph, how many hours will it take to meet each other?

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lilg132 · Answer

6.4 hours

anonymous · Answer

i need help with making equations

lilg132 · Answer

L = larry      C = cartman

800 / (L + C) = x time

lilg132 · Answer

l = larrys speed       c = cartmans speed

total number of miles = M

M / (L+C) = x Time in hours