SOLUTION: Two cars leave town at the same time traveling in the same direction. one travels at 35 mph and the other at 40 mph. in how many hours will they be 15 miles apart?
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Question 429872: Two cars leave town at the same time traveling in the same direction. one travels at 35 mph and the other at 40 mph. in how many hours will they be 15 miles apart?
Answer by blackveilbridesrocker(2) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Car 1- 35 mph
Car 2- 40 mph
40-35=5
5x3=15
It would take 3 hours
Checking Answer-
35x3=105
40x3=120
120-105=15
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