SOLUTION: I need help about: Tow cars start from the same point travelling in opposite directions. One car average 6 mph faster than the other car. Find their speed if after 5{{{1/2}}}hr th

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Question 202009: I need help about:
Tow cars start from the same point travelling in opposite directions. One car average 6 mph faster than the other car. Find their speed if after 5hr they were 528 miles apart.

Answer by rfer(16322)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
d=rt
528=(x+x+6)5.5
528=11x+33
11x=528-33
11x=495
x=45
x+6=51
(45+51)(5.5)=528

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