Let r be the speed of the slower car, in mph Then the speed of the faster car is (r+9) mph. The "time equation" is- = 1 ("second car, traveling 9 mph faster than the first car, makes the same trip in 1 h less time") 304*(r+9) - 304r = r*(r+9) 2736 = r^2 + 9r r^2 + 9r - 2736 = 0 (r-48)*(r+57) = 0 The only positive root is r= 48 mph. It is the speed of the slower car. Answer. The speed of the slower car is 48 mph; of the faster car 48+9 = 57 mph.