SOLUTION: Two trucks leave a warehouse at the same time traveling in opposite directions. The rate of the faster truck is 3.5 miles per hour faster than the rate of the slower truck. After

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Question 898685: Two trucks leave a warehouse at the same time traveling in opposite directions. The rate of the faster truck is 3.5 miles per hour faster than the rate of the slower truck. After 6 hours, the trucks are 663 miles apart. Find the rates of each truck.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
D = rt
6r + 6(r +3.5) = 663 solve for r and then find (r+3.5)
r = %28663-6%2A3.5%29%2F12