c) Ship A is 15 miles east of P and moving west at 20 mi/hr; ship B is 60 miles south of P and moving north at 15 mi/hr. (a) Are they separating or approaching after 1 hour and at what rate? (b) When are they nearest one another?

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c) Ship A is 15 miles east of P and moving west at 20 mi/hr; ship B is 60 miles south of P and
moving north at 15 mi/hr. (a) Are they separating or approaching after 1 hour and at what rate?
(b) When are they nearest one another?
Transcribed Image Text:c) Ship A is 15 miles east of P and moving west at 20 mi/hr; ship B is 60 miles south of P and moving north at 15 mi/hr. (a) Are they separating or approaching after 1 hour and at what rate? (b) When are they nearest one another?
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