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Question 517538: I have a word problem which needs to be translated into an equation:
Two motorcyclists start at the same point and travel in opposite directions. One travels 6 mph faster than the other. In 4 hours, they are 336 miles apart. How fast is each traveling?
Speed of slower motorcyclist _____ mph
Speed of faster motorcyclist _____ mph

Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
4(x) + 4(x + 6) = 336

8x + 24 = 336