document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=895064>Question 895064</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Maria left the airport and drove toward the recycling plant. Three hours later jenny left driving 30 km/hr faster in an effort to catch up to her. After two hours, Jenny finally caught up. Find Maria's average speed. </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "let x=Maria's average speed<BR>\n" );
document.write( "x+30=jenny's average speed<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Average speed=distance/travel time<BR>\n" );
document.write( "distance=(x+30)*2 <BR>\n" );
document.write( "travel time=3+2=5 hrs<BR>\n" );
document.write( "x=(x+30)*2/5<BR>\n" );
document.write( "5x=2x+60<BR>\n" );
document.write( "3x=60<BR>\n" );
document.write( "x=20<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Maria's average speed=20 km/hr<BR>\n" );
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