SOLUTION: Steve travels 5 times faster than carol. traveling in opposite direction, they are 264 miles apart after 2 hours. Find their rates of travel.
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Question 659004: Steve travels 5 times faster than carol. traveling in opposite direction, they are 264 miles apart after 2 hours. Find their rates of travel.
I'm really stuck on this one! please help me! Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Steve travels 5 times faster than carol. traveling in opposite direction, they are 264 miles apart after 2 hours. Find their rates of travel.
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r = carol's speed
6r = Steve's speed
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Going in opposite directions, speeds are added = 7r
264 mi/2 hr = 132 mi/hr
7r = 132
r = 132/7 mi/hr = Carol's speed
6r = 792/7 mi/hr = Steve's speed
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I hope Carol stays in the right lane.
