Two bicyclists, Jim and Tim, start at the same point. Jim rides west and Tim rides north. At some time, they are 41 miles apart. If Jim traveled 31 miles farther than Tim, determine how far each person traveled
Two bicyclists, Jim and Tim, start at the same point. Jim rides west and Tim rides north. At some time, they are 41 miles apart. If Jim traveled 31 miles farther than Tim, determine how far each person traveled
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Two bicyclists, Jim and Tim, start at the same point. Jim rides west and Tim rides north. At some time, they are 41 miles apart. If Jim traveled 31 miles farther than Tim, determine how far each person traveled.
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