SOLUTION: Two planes are 2725 mi apart and are traveling toward each other. One plane is traveling 110 mph faster than the other plane. The planes meet in 2.5 h. Find a speed of each plane.

Question 761672: Two planes are 2725 mi apart and are traveling toward each other. One plane is traveling 110 mph faster than the other plane. The planes meet in 2.5 h. Find a speed of each plane. Slower plane_____mph and Faster plane_______mph
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Two planes are 2725 mi apart and are traveling toward each other. One plane is traveling 110 mph faster than the other plane. The planes meet in 2.5 h. Find a speed of each plane. Slower plane_____mph and Faster plane_______mph
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Equations:
2.5x + 2.5(x+110) = 2725
5x = 2725-2.5*110
5x = 2450
x = 490 mph (slower plane speed)
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x+110 = 600 mph (faster plane speed)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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