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Question 1110142: Two cyclists start at the same point and travel in opposite directions. One cyclist travels
4

/kmh
faster than the other. If the two cyclists are
340km
apart after
5
hours, what is the rate of each cyclist?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39615) About Me  (Show Source):
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Rates r and r+4

Separation rate is 2r%2B4 kilomers per hour.

5%282r%2B4%29=340
Solve...