SOLUTION: Jim and Jan started driving at the same time in opposite directions. Jan rode 20mph faster than Jim. After 3 hours, they were360 miles apart. How fast was each going?
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Question 811523: Jim and Jan started driving at the same time in opposite directions. Jan rode 20mph faster than Jim. After 3 hours, they were360 miles apart. How fast was each going?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
3(j+20)+3j=360
6j+60=360
6j=300
j=50
j+20=70
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