SOLUTION: Atlanta and Cincinnati are 440 miles apart. John leaves Cincinati for Atlanta while Pat leaves Atlanta for Cincinati. John drives 32mph faster than Pat. How fast is Pat driving if

Question 919399: Atlanta and Cincinnati are 440 miles apart. John leaves Cincinati for Atlanta while Pat leaves Atlanta for Cincinati. John drives 32mph faster than Pat. How fast is Pat driving if they pass each other in 5 hours?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

r+ 32 + r = 88
2r = 56
r = 28mph, Pat's speed
28(5hr) + 60(5hr) = 440mi

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