document.write( "Question 401962: two cars start at the same time at a given point and travel in the same direction at a constant speed of 40 miles per hour and 55 miles per hour. After how long are the cars 5 miles apart? \n" ); document.write( "

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They separate at 15 mph (55 - 40)
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