SOLUTION: Two cars leave Denver at the same time and travel in opposite direction. One car travels 10m/h faster than the other car . the cars are 500 miles apart in 5 h. how fast is each car

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Question 181690: Two cars leave Denver at the same time and travel in opposite direction. One car travels 10m/h faster than the other car . the cars are 500 miles apart in 5 h. how fast is each car driving.
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Answer by checkley77(12569) About Me  (Show Source):
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(x+x+10)5=500
(2x+10)5=500
10x+50=500
10x=500-50
10x=450
x=450/45
x=45 mph. for the slower car.
45+10=55 mph. for the faster car.
Proof:
(45+55)5=500
100*5=500
500=500

Answer by TR Tutoring(2) About Me  (Show Source):
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