SOLUTION: Car a leaves a gas station traveling 30 miles per hour.two hours later car b leaves the same gas station traveling 50 miles per hour in the oppisite direction.How long will it take

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Question 261041: Car a leaves a gas station traveling 30 miles per hour.two hours later car b leaves the same gas station traveling 50 miles per hour in the oppisite direction.How long will it take for the cars to be 380 miles apart?
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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Car A has 60 mi lead
they are moving apart at 80 mph
(380-60)/80=4 hrs