SOLUTION: Two jets leave an air base at the same time and travel in opposite directions. One jet travels slower than the other. If the two jets are apart after hours, what is the rate of eac

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Question 412855: Two jets leave an air base at the same time and travel in opposite directions. One jet travels slower than the other. If the two jets are apart after hours, what is the rate of each jet?
Answer by shree840(260) About Me  (Show Source):
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Looks like question is being asked by an airforce pilot. If they travel in opposite direction they both have to go around half the world. If you donot know how far they have travelled, you can not find the speed. Were they intercepted by aliens?