SOLUTION: Two planes, which are 2235 miles apart, fly toward each other. Their speeds differ by 95 mph. If they pass each other in 3 hours, what is the speed of each?

Question 1049444: Two planes, which are
2235 miles apart, fly toward each other. Their speeds differ by 95 mph. If they pass each other in 3 hours, what is the speed of each?

Found 2 solutions by stanbon, advanced_Learner:
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Two planes, which are
2235 miles apart, fly toward each other. Their speeds differ by 95 mph. If they pass each other in 3 hours, what is the speed of each?
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Their closing speed is x + x+95 = 2x+95 mph
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rate = distance/time
2x+95 = 2235/3
2x + 95 = 745
2x = 650
x = 325 mph (slower plane rate)
x+95 = 420 mph (faster plane rate)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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Answer by advanced_Learner(501) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Plan X
speed
time
distance

plane Y
speed
time
distance
=

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