SOLUTION: Two small planes start from the same point and fly in opposite directions. The first plane is flying 40 mph slower than the second plane. In 2 h, the planes are 560 mi apart. Find

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The equation is


    2x + 2*(x+40) = 560 miles apart.


From the equation, find x, the slower rate.


Then evaluate (x+40), the faster rate.