Runner A is initially $5\mathrm{.}0$ mi west of a flagpole and is running with a constant velocity of $3\mathrm{.}0$ mi$/$h due east. Runner B is initially $2\mathrm{.}0$ mi east of the flagpole and is running with a constant velocity of $4\mathrm{.}0$ mi$/$h due west. How far are the runners from the flagpole when they meet?

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This problem involves the concept of relative speed in one dimension Here we have two runners starti... View the full answer