SOLUTION: I can't seem to set it up right to get the answer? Larry Drove 329 miles in 2hrs more than it took Terrell to drive 260 miles. Terell drove at an average of 5 miles per hour faster

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Question 107158: I can't seem to set it up right to get the answer? Larry Drove 329 miles in 2hrs more than it took Terrell to drive 260 miles. Terell drove at an average of 5 miles per hour faster than Larry. How fast did Larry travel. Please Help.
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
let x=Larry, so x+5=Terell ... d=rt ... t=d/r

329%2Fx=%28260%2F%28x%2B5%29%29%2B2 ... 329(x+5)=260(x)+(2(x)(x+5))