SOLUTION: Tow cars leave town at the same time going in the same direction. One travels 55 mpb and the other travels 48mph. In how many hours will they be 49 miles apart?

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Question 130880This question is from textbook Prentice Hall Algebra I
: Tow cars leave town at the same time going in the same direction. One travels 55 mpb and the other travels 48mph. In how many hours will they be 49 miles apart? This question is from textbook Prentice Hall Algebra I

Answer by checkley71(8403) About Me  (Show Source):
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55T=45T+49
55T-45T=49
10T=49
T=49/10
T=4.9 HOURS THEY WILL BE 49 MILES APART.