document.write( "Question 100647: Two boats leave a ramp traveling in opposite directions. The second boat is 10 miles per hour faster than the first. After 3 hours they sre 150 miles apart. Find the speeds of the boats. \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #73275 by checkley71(8403)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! 3X+3(X+10)=150 \n" ); document.write( "3X+3X+30=150 \n" ); document.write( "6X=150-30 \n" ); document.write( "6X=120 \n" ); document.write( "X=120/6 \n" ); document.write( "X=20 MPH FOR THE SLOWER BOAT \n" ); document.write( "20+10=30 MPH FOR THE FASTER BOAT. \n" ); document.write( "PROOF \n" ); document.write( "3*20+3(30)=150 \n" ); document.write( "60+90=150 \n" ); document.write( "150=150 \n" ); document.write( " |