document.write( "Question 165516: Two cars start from the same place traveling in opposite directions. One car travels 4 miles per hours faster than the other car. Find the speed their speeds if after 5 hours they are 520 miles apart. \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #122124 by checkley77(12844)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! 5x+5(x+4)=520 \n" ); document.write( "5x+5x+20=520 \n" ); document.write( "10x=520-20 \n" ); document.write( "10x=500 \n" ); document.write( "x=500/10 \n" ); document.write( "x=50 mph for the slower car. \n" ); document.write( "50+4=54 mph for the faster car. \n" ); document.write( "Proof: \n" ); document.write( "5*50+5*54=520 \n" ); document.write( "250+270=520 \n" ); document.write( "5290=520 \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |