document.write( "Question 64037: Paul and Charlene are 420 miles apart. They start toward each other with Paul driving 16mi/h faster than Charlene. They meet in 5 hours. Find Carlene's speed.\r
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Algebra.Com's Answer #44678 by checkley71(8403)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! 450=5(x+x+16) \n" ); document.write( "450=5x+5x+80 \n" ); document.write( "10x=450-80 \n" ); document.write( "10x=370 \n" ); document.write( "x=37/10 \n" ); document.write( "x=37 mph solution for Charline's speed. \n" ); document.write( "37+16=53 mph for Paul's speed \n" ); document.write( "proof \n" ); document.write( "450=5*37+5*53 \n" ); document.write( "450=185+265 \n" ); document.write( "450=450 \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |