SOLUTION: The maximum speed of a greyhound is 153 miles per hour less than 3 times the maximum speed of a cheetah. If a greyhound's maximum speed is 42 miles per hour, what is the maximum s
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Question 104715: The maximum speed of a greyhound is 153 miles per hour less than 3 times the maximum speed of a cheetah. If a greyhound's maximum speed is 42 miles per hour, what is the maximum speed of a greyhound? Check to make sure your answer is reasonable.
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