Two cyclists set off simultaneously towards each other from two points, the distance between which is 66 km.

Two cyclists set off simultaneously towards each other from two points, the distance between which is 66 km. The speed of the first is 12 km / h, the second is 10 km / h. How long will it take for them to meet?

1. Let’s take x time, after which the cyclists will reach the meeting point.

2. One of them will travel 12 kilometers during this time, the other 10 kilometers.

3. Taking into account that the total path length of both cyclists is equal to the distance between settlements, we compose the equation:

12x + 10x = 66;

22x = 66;

x = 3 hours.

Answer: cyclists will meet in 3 hours after leaving their settlements.