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Jim made a 450 mile trip in his car at a certain speed. If he had gone 10 mph faster, he could have made the trip in one hour less time. Find his speed.

Answer by scott8148(6628)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(time) = (distance) / (rate)

450 / x = [450 / (x+10)] + 1

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