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Set up an equation that can be used to solve the problem. Solve the equation and answer the question asked.
-Doreen and Irena plan to leave their houses at the same time, roller blade towards each other, and meet for lunch after 3 hours on the road. Doreen can maintain a speed of 4.8 miles per hour, which is 40% of Irena's
Speed. If they meet exactly as planned, what is the distance between their houses?


A) 50.4 miles
B) 36 miles
C) 20.16 miles
D) 14.4 miles

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