SOLUTION: Two cars left Raleigh at the same time headed to Nashville. The Miata averages 65 mph while the Metro averages only 55 mph. In how many hours will they be 55 miles apart?

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Question 663431: Two cars left Raleigh at the same time headed to Nashville. The Miata averages 65 mph while the Metro averages only 55 mph. In how many hours will they be 55 miles apart?
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The difference in the two speeds is 10 miles per hour. How long does it take to go 55 miles at 10 miles per hour?

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