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Question 765852: This is my question:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39613) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let r = speed of slower car.
Know that the faster car goes at speed, r+5.
CAR__________speed___________time___________distance
SLOW__________r______________2______________r*2
FAST__________r+5____________2______________(r+5)*2
Total_______________________________________170
Helpful Comments:
Total does not apply to speed.
Total does NOT apply to time.
Total works for the sum of the distances each car traveled during the two hour period.
The asterisk, *, is used for indicating multiplication.
EQUATION FOR SITUATION:
Solve the equation for r.
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