From two piers two boats sailed towards each other. The first boat sailed 42 km before the meeting

From two piers two boats sailed towards each other. The first boat sailed 42 km before the meeting, which is 14 km more than the second. What is the distance between the piers?

1. Since it is known from the condition that the first boat sailed 14 km more than the second, therefore, we find out how much the second boat sailed:
42 – 14 = 28 km.
2. Since the distance traveled by both boats is known, you can find out how many kilometers are between the marinas:
28 + 42 = 70 km.
Answer: 70 km.