SOLUTION: Two cars are driving in opposite directions, one at 55mph and the other at 65 mph. How long will it take before the cars are 300 miles apart.

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Question 68695: Two cars are driving in opposite directions, one at 55mph and the other at 65 mph. How long will it take before the cars are 300 miles apart.


Answer by checkley71(8403) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
300=55X+65X
300=120XX=300/120
X=2.5 HOURS FOR THESE 2 CARS TO BE 300 MILES APART.