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| + | This is a Distance=Time<math>\times</math>Speed so let <math>x</math> be the time it takes to meet. We can write the following equation: | ||
| + | <cmath>12x+18x=45</cmath> | ||
| + | Solving gives is <math>x=1.5</math>. The <math>18x</math> is Alicia so <math>18\times1.5=\boxed{\text{(E) 27}}</math> | ||
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| + | ~zhenghua | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
Revision as of 16:03, 9 November 2023
Problem
Cities 
and 
are 
miles apart. Alicia lives in and Beth lives in . Alicia bikes towards at 18 miles per hour. Leaving at the same time, Beth bikes toward at 12 miles per hour. How many miles from City will they be when they meet?
Solution 1
This is a Distance=Time
Speed so let 
be the time it takes to meet. We can write the following equation:
![\[12x+18x=45\]](http://latex.artofproblemsolving.com/0/2/6/026f6ef1d38420553db4da955222cbf7eeb0952c.png)
Solving gives is 
. The 
is Alicia so 
~zhenghua
See also
| 2023 AMC 12A (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | |
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