SOLUTION: Two cars start at a given point and travel in the same direction at average speeds of 45 miles per hour and 52 miles per hour. How far apart will they be in 8 hours?

Question 832987: Two cars start at a given point and travel in the same direction at average speeds of 45 miles per hour and 52 miles per hour. How far apart will they be in 8 hours?

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Answer by josgarithmetic(39623) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
One car went 45*8 miles and the other car went 52*8 miles. What is their difference in these distances?

Also, the rate at which they are separating is the difference in their speeds (or velocity), 52-48 mph. The difference after 8 hours is 4*8 miles or 32 miles.
Answer by MathTherapy(10555) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Two cars start at a given point and travel in the same direction at average speeds of 45 miles per hour and 52 miles per hour. How far apart will they be in 8 hours?

Distance apart after 8 hours: miles
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