Set Up an Equation That Can Be Used to Solve

question 14

Multiple Choice

Set up an equation that can be used to solve the problem. Solve the equation and answer the question asked.
-Alexander and Judy are 26 miles apart on a calm lake paddling toward each other. Alexander paddles at 3 miles per hour, while Judy paddles at 6 miles per hour. How long will it take them to meet?

• A) 8.7 hours
• B) 2.9 hours
• C) 17 hours
• D) 2.8 hours

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