document.write( "Question 411334: A submarine let Hawaii two hours before an aircraft carrier. The vessels traveled in opposite directions. The aircraft carrier traveled at 25 mph for nine hours. After this time the vessels were 280 miles apart. Find the submarines speed. \n" ); document.write( "

Algebra.Com's Answer #289163 by ewatrrr(24785) $\"\"$ $\"About$

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document.write( "D = r*t
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document.write( "Let x represent the submarines speed.
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document.write( "Question states*** 280mi apart after traveling opposite directions
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document.write( " 11hr*x + 25mph*9hr =  280mi   |note:submarine left Hawaii two hours before an aircraft carrier
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document.write( "Solving for x
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document.write( "    11hrx = 55mi
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document.write( "      x = 5mph, the submarine's speed\r
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document.write( "CHECKING our Answer***
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document.write( " 55mi + 225mi = 280mi \n" );
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